When in doubt, it’s better to go with smaller sticks or split wood until you’ve got a good, reliable bed of hot coals. Step 5: Banking or Extinguishing your Fire As your skillset improves, you will ...

In China’s eastern coastal province of Jiangsu, archaeologists have uncovered what could be the oldest example of fire making ...

Screengrab from China Xinhua News' Facebook post The drill stick would have been used to twist on the fireboard, causing friction and starting a fire. Gan said other firesticks have been found at ...