The Philadelphian came to see that the ideals he championed — liberty, self-determination, human dignity — could not coexist ...

Benjamin Franklin, explores the revolutionary life of one of the 18th century's most consequential and compelling personalities, whose work and words unlocked the mystery of electricity and helped ...

WASHINGTON (AP) – Documents from the National Archives are going on view to explore the life of Benjamin Franklin as a scientist, diplomat, philanthropist and founding father. A new exhibit, “Benjamin ...

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! University of Pittsburgh Professor Michael Meyer talked about his book, “Benjamin Franklin’s Last Bet: The Favorite Founder’s Divisive Death, ...

There is a lot to be said for making America great again. But what does that mean? Thinking about this, my mind turned to a recent book about Benjamin Franklin by journalist Eric Weiner, “Ben & Me: In ...

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Michael Meyer, whose latest book, Benjamin Franklin's Last Bet, follows a bequest Franklin left in his will to two cities. We know Benjamin Franklin as a founder, a ...

The newspaper clipping was authentic, published by anti-Communist and antisemitic newspaper Common Sense on Nov. 15, 1966. However, it was unknown how, or with what evidence, the newspaper connected ...

Benjamin Franklin, scientist, philosopher, author and the most celebrated American on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean in the era of revolution, was born on this day in history, Jan. 17, 1706. The ...

With production currently underway in Versailles, it's only a matter of time before we learn more about Apple TV+'s highly-anticipated limited series based on the life and work of Benjamin Franklin.