Franklin’s first published essays were printed under a pseudonym—Silence Dogood. Franklin, who had only two years of formal education, largely taught himself through reading and on the job. At age 12, ...

Benjamin Franklin died 231 years ago on April 17, 1790. More than 70% of Philadelphia came out to mourn the passing of the man who restrained "thunderbolts and tyrants" alike. Yet in the past year, ...

This bonus scene features Benjamin Franklin House in London, his only surviving residence. Though he also lived in Boston, Philadelphia, and Paris, Franklin’s only surviving residence is Benjamin ...

Who is on the 100-dollar bill? It's Benjamin Franklin, not a president. Learn why he's on the $100 bill and the history of its design.

Introduction: Lightning after Franklin 1. A New Invention 2. The Introduction of the Lightning Rod in the Netherlands 3. Eighteenth-Century Physical Theories on Thunderstorms 4. Official Religion 5.

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 ...