Talk:Match/Archives/2016

Sulfurata

Sulfurata is a form of tinder, not an early form of matches. The primary source was inaccurately translated into English (this is one of the reasons I prefer secondary sources). This encyclopedia on Greek and Roman antiquities accurately describes what sulfurata are: A simple kind of tinder consisting of chips of wood dipped in sulfur.

The Greeks did use something called an igniaria, which produced a spark used to create a fire, but it functions differently from a match.--Ninthabout (talk) 03:15, 17 July 2011 (UTC)

So are you asking for Chinese sulphurata to be removed from the article, or are you suggesting that the history section be improved to include more ancient sources (e.g. Martial 1.41 & 10.3)? You prefer secondary sources, including 19th century ones, I see! Yes, folks, it's 2016 and the internet is full of 19th century learning, Doh! Vince Calegon 07:48, 25 January 2016 (UTC)

A suggestion

I think thereshould be some mention of how fires were started prior to the adoption of matches -- IIRC, flint & steel. Anyone who has tried to start a fire without using matches can appreciate just how much matches improved daily life, so this rates as one of the top 10 inventions having the greatest impact on the most people. -- llywrch (talk) 17:03, 10 February 2014 (UTC)

How about this: Firelighting Kortoso (talk) 22:06, 8 August 2016 (UTC)