Known as one of the greatest Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin was a highly charismatic character. His life was full of ...
The creations and inventions of Franklin's adult life are legendary and far-flung. He published the oft-quoted Poor Richard's Almanack, established Philadelphia's first public library ...
An early movie projector created by C. Francis Jenkins landed the inventor a prestigious Franklin Institute award and caused a dispute between the museum and Thomas Edison, writes Kristin Hunt for ...
Okay, maybe you’ve never wondered who invented swim flippers… but here’s a fun fact: It was Benjamin Franklin, when he was ...