William Franklin was Benjamin’s first child and his only son to survive into adulthood. His exact birthday is unknown, as is the identity of his mother, but he was born sometime around 1730 ...

Born on January 17, 1706 ... Of the "Founding Fathers," Benjamin Franklin alone signed the three pivotal documents associated with the nation's birth: the Declaration of Independence; the ...

As America enters the second Trump era, these 6 Benjamin Franklin lessons offer a roadmap for healing America’s divisions.

The 18th century portrait by Flemish artist John Michael Rysbrack is expected to fetch roughly $200,000 to $300,000 on Feb. 7 ...

On Jan. 17th, as we celebrate the birth of Benjamin Franklin, it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on his lesser-known ties ...

1 of 2 | Jim Carrey attends the premiere of "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los ...