In the 19th century, a Polish pharmacist invented the kerosene lamp – a device that quickly went on to light up Europe. He also went on to open the first oil mine and kerosene refinery in the world, ...

When you think about an old-fashioned evening, chances are there's an oil lamp somewhere in the picture you imagine. Oil lamps were the primary light source in many homes before electricity, and they ...

and to feed the oil to the wick only in small quantities, as required. The lamp is simple does not require an engineer to run it easily kept in order, and gives a good light. The reservoir ...

As the nights start drawing in, you may be considering a light box to boost mood and banish the winter blues - but is it the best solution for you? We explain what seasonal affective disorder (SAD) ...

This terracotta lamp decorated with two fishes and a horse would have been used by the ancient Romans for artificial light; it would have been fuelled by olive oil and could easily be carried from ...

A sun lamp, also called a SAD lamp or light therapy box, is a special light that mimics natural outdoor light. Light therapy, or bright light therapy, is an effective treatment for seasonal ...

"Now I can do my lessons till midnight because of solar light. Previously I have [had] to spend lots of time in the ration shop to collect kerosene oil for use [in] lamps at night for my studies.

As the final days of autumn fade and winter fast approaches, Exeter residents are set to find themselves in the throes of ...

Join 30,000 volunteers at the Ayodhya Deepotsav as they aim to light 25 lakh earthen lamps, setting a new world record.

With a shade that exposed too much bulb, this lamp sent a searing beam of light across our pillows, opening my eyes both literally and figuratively. Aesthetics still play a crucial role when it ...