Benjamin Franklin’s mind was never idle as he looked for ways to improve life in his times. Check out his legacy of inventions, discoveries and observations – a long list prepared for the ...

There are many historical inventions that have changed the world as we know it. Can you imagine if Ben Franklin didn’t ...

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.

Of the many inventions (bifocals, odometer), accomplishments (US postal system, Constitution) and experiments (that kite in a lightning storm) credited to Benjamin Franklin, none of his ...

For that was the day Benjamin Franklin is widely believed to have invented the type of stove that bears his name. On June 11, 1742, the Founding Father invented the cast-iron creation that came to ...

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.

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 ...

When Ben Franklin Met the Battlefield Most famous today as a founding father, ... 50 years old, already rich, retired from his printing business and notably famous for his inventions.

The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum gets the 2011—2012 season started with a look at one of the most remarkable and influential people in United States history: Benjamin Franklin. &#8220 ...

7. Ben’s Big Day. His January 17th birthday is shared by a stellar list of famous folks, among them Oprah, Betty White, Muhammad Ali, Michelle Obama, James Earl Jones, Dwyane Wade and Al Capone.

Tom Morey, the creator of the Boogie Board and an influential figure in the surfing world, has died due to complications from a stroke, according to his family. He was 86.

The informative, well-framed and entertaining "Benjamin Franklin," premiering Monday on PBS, explores the life and times of our most colorful founder. In 'Benjamin Franklin,' Ken Burns reframes an ...