Pig Iron Theatre Company’s 'Franklin's Key' is a clue-finding, puzzle-solving uncovering of the 'truth' about Franklin’s ...

Aside from being of the Founding Fathers of the United States, Franklin was a notable inventor, creating bifocal glasses, the lightning rod and the Franklin stove, among other devices. Close-up of ...

Explore how four U.S. presidents used music to heal, unite, and lead with intention—offering timeless lessons in mindful ...

1935, one of the group’s main locations from 1880 to 1935. The Library Company of Philadelphia Founding father Benjamin Franklin knew better than most the benefits of self-education.

Benjamin Franklin: Invention, Reading & the American Spirit Posted: March 10, 2025 | Last updated: April 23, 2025 The film explores the difference between a good reader and a creative reader ...

Franklin thought so. He’s an early example of the charismatic inventor who talks big about his clever devices. Faith in technology was part of an Enlightenment rage for “improvement.” ...

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 ...

Benjamin Franklin is credited with inventing the lightning rod, and for some 270 years it has remained the main tool for protecting buildings from destructive and potentially deadly thunderbolts.