What Ben Franklin knew about climate change — in 1740. Climate change is not new — and neither are our techno-optimistic impulses. March 3, 2025. 5 min.

The British Quaker who challenged Ben Franklin is back at Quintessence Theatre. Franklin’s key and kite (and the painting) become essential parts to solving the mystery.

Benjamin Franklin was a leading US Founding Father and inventor. Discover who Benjamin Franklin was, his groundbreaking inventions of the lightning rod and bifocals, influential books, and key ...

Last year I published “Ben & Me,” a book on Franklin’s life and philosophy, and I’ve been thinking lately about whether our famously inventive Founding Father would consider Musk ...

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 ...

The Postal Service’s Philly roots. For Franklin, a man of myriad interests and responsibilities, the Postmaster General gig represented the pinnacle of his 40-year postal career.

Did Ben Franklin Pen Famous 'Tell Me and I Forget' Quote? A number of well-known quotes are attributed to the Founding Father. Madison Dapcevich Published Jan. 11, 2025. Image ...