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.

The New Nemesis. There is no doubt that the last cycles of elections worldwide, particularly in the U.S., have revealed several “elephants in the room” filled with hypocritic actions, psychological ...

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 ...

Founding Father Benjamin Franklin is considered to have written many famed expressions, some legitimately and others without evidence. There's the famous "deaths and taxes" sentiment that he wrote ...

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.

Benjamin Franklin’s famous kite experiment, which revealed lightning’s electric nature, is more nuanced than commonly depicted, a new book explains. FPG/The Image Bank/Getty Images Plus.

Benjamin Franklin is one of America's most notable historical figures. In addition to being one of the Founding Fathers of the U.S., he was also a scientist, writer, diplomat and humorist. It's no ...

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.