Benjamin Franklin had a lot more qualities than just being a founding father — he was apparently an excellent swimmer, and he only slept from 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. each night. The most ...

The 78-year-old actor is portraying one of the Founding Fathers of the United States in an upcoming, historic limited series. Michael Douglas has truly transformed for his upcoming role as ...

For many, the iconic image of Benjamin Franklin involves a kite, key, and bolt of lightning. Today, on the 300th anniversary of his birth, the statesman is celebrated as much for his scientific ...

Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns joins Morning Joe to discuss his new two-part PBS film 'Benjamin Franklin'.March 29, 2022 ...