The making of candles dates back to the Bronze Age. People of that time manufactured bronze candleholders in the shape of human beings, animals, and birds. It was the candle that glowed in the darkness for mankind for thousands of years before other lighting devices appeared. Modern inventions have put an end to candles as a lighting source. Or have they? The making of candles dates back to the Bronze Age. People of that time manufactured bronze candleholders in the shape of human beings, animals, and birds. It was the candle that glowed in the darkness for mankind for thousands of years before other lighting devices Modern inventions have put an end to candles as a lighting source. Or have they?