An Unintended American Revolution,” Harvard professor Joyce E. Chaplin reveals how this relatively modest invention ...

The winter of 1740-1741 was miserable. Boston Harbor froze over. So did the Venice Lagoon. Crops died and famine reigned. Up ...

Benjamin Franklin did not invent electricity ... in addition to being a top-flight politician, writer, and scientist. Some of ...

The eclectic inventor, scientist ... Of the "Founding Fathers," Benjamin Franklin alone signed the three pivotal documents associated with the nation's birth: the Declaration of Independence ...

Musk has called the inventor and public servant a hero ... has referred to Founding Father Benjamin Franklin, a towering creative intellect and public servant, as a role model.

Benjamin Franklin was colonial America’s leading editor and printer of novels, almanacs, soap wrappers, and everything in between ...

Benjamin Franklin wrote what is considered to be his last great quote, a saying about the Constitution and life that proved true for him about five months later. Writing to a French scientist, ...

Amanda Norcross, Content & SEO Strategist Inspired by founding father and scientist, Benjamin Franklin, The Franklin Institute is fun for visitors of all ages – not just kids. Interactive ...

The eclectic inventor, scientist ... Of the "Founding Fathers," Benjamin Franklin alone signed the three pivotal documents associated with the nation's birth: the Declaration of Independence ...