Scientist. Revolutionary. Founding Father. 300-years after his birth, why does Benjamin Franklin still matter? Guests: H.W. Brands, author of ''The First American: The Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin'' and Philip Dray, author of ''Stealing God's Thunder: Benjamin Franklin's Lightning Rod and the Invention of America.'' Hosted by History Channel resident historian Steve Gillon. To download this Podcast onto your personal digital music player, simply copy and paste this url into your Podcast program: HistoryCENTER Podcast (xml file) For more information on Podcasts visit our help section .
Scientist. Revolutionary. Founding Father. 300-years after his birth, why does Benjamin Franklin still matter? Guests: H.W. Brands, author of ''The First American: The Life and Times of Benjamin...
Benjamin Franklin helps shepherd-in one of the most important documents in history. By signing the Declaration of Independence, the Founding Fathers had committed treason. From "Biography: Ben...
After Benjamin Franklin published the Poor Richards Alamanac, it became the most popular book in America, next to the Bible. In fact, it was the only book people ever read in some cases. From...
An overview of the life and times of Benjamin Franklin. He was an inventor, scientist, philosopher, merchant, politictian, and the list goes on. From "Biography: Ben Franklin."
"On this day in 1752, Benjamin Franklin flies a kite during a thunderstorm and collects a charge in a Leyden jar when the kite is struck by lightning, enabling him to demonstrate the electrical...
He was America's ambassador to the world, a unique individual who came to symbolize the inventiveness and industriousness of an entire nation. Benjamin Franklin's fascinating and diverse...
Throughout our history, how deeply has the United States relied on international partnerships to achieve its national interests? Which countries have been the most reliable allies and which leaders...
Benjamin Franklin heads to Paris to seduce the French to join the war against their common enemy, England. British General William Howe delivers a crushing blow to Washington's troops at the Battle...
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