Ever prescient, John Adams rightly predicted that Benjamin Franklin would forever occupy an elevated position in the American imagination. He was, after all, the man who risked life and limb to fly a ...

Mar. 30—Ken Burns has built a niche for himself in documentary filmmaking. He's developed a signature style in presentation, but it's the deep dive he takes into each subject that separates his work.

Benjamin Franklin, explores the revolutionary life of one of the 18th century's most consequential and compelling personalities, whose work and words unlocked the mystery of electricity and helped ...

Benjamin Franklin, explores the revolutionary life of one of the 18th century's most consequential and compelling personalities, whose work and words unlocked the mystery of electricity and helped ...

Walter Isaacson, the former media executive who has written a shelfful of magisterial biographies on Benjamin Franklin and ...

Benjamin Franklin's life and historical impact as a businessman, writer, scientist and diplomat is the focus of a new project by award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns. "Benjamin Franklin" will delve into ...

The untitled series will follow eight years of Benjamin Franklin's life and his "most vital service to his country" Kelly Wynne has been a TV writer at PEOPLE digital since 2021. Her work has been ...

Benjamin Franklin Academy, a new public charter school, is under scrutiny as it appears to threaten “old school” education establishment.

Franklin's Bookshop in Philadelphia, 1745. Painting by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris, ca. 1910. Monday, Aug. 19 and Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream the 2-part series now with KPBS ...