Franklin, the American Minister to France from 1776 until 1785, was a key figure in Franco-American politics and was often present at the court of King Louis XVI. This plain suit would have created a ...

Franklin was in the grave for four days when Adams blustered on — the “honest man” barb embedded in his side — about his former colleague’s duplicity. He would rage into his 80s.

As America enters the second Trump era, these 6 Benjamin Franklin lessons offer a roadmap for healing America’s divisions. Newsletters Games Share a News Tip. Featured. Featured.

Franklin’s time was as divided as ours, if not more so. Yet he made it a point to befriend those with whom he disagreed vehemently, for you never know what might emerge from such encounters.

Franklin had been dabbling with electricity for years, and he wanted to show off his newest electrical toys. On April 29, 17 Benjamin Franklin loved electricity.

Benjamin West, American Commissioners of the Preliminary Peace Agreement with Great Britain, 1783-1784, London, England. (oil on canvas, unfinished sketch). From left to right: John Jay, John ...

Benjamin Franklin’s jolly persona adapts well to gentle comedy. ... In the 2023 sketch “Washington’s Dream,” in which guest host Nate Bargatze, as Washington, ...

Benjamin Franklin finally agreed to meet his son in Southampton, England, in 1785. Yet when William arrived at the meeting place, any hope for a rehabilitation of their special bond was dashed.

Benjamin Franklin's classic test of 'mesmerism' was a precursor to today's double-blind controlled trials in psychology. Faye Flam. Updated 2 Jan 2018, 01:33 AM IST.

Michael Douglas revealed why it was important for him to portray founding father Benjamin Franklin farting in Apple TV+'s new series, 'Franklin' during a recent appearance on 'The Jess Cagle Show'.

Michael Douglas has no regrets about farting as a founding father. In an interview with Sirius XM’s The Jess Cagle Show, the Wall Street star defended the scene in his Apple TV+ series Franklin ...