From the Smithsonian magazine archives, some of our favorite reader questions about our nation's founding upon its 250th birthday. Q: Did Benjamin Franklin really fly a kite in a thunderstorm? Thanks ...
The science behind the Ben Franklin Effect reveals why giving and receiving small favors can transform your relationships, your workplace and even your self-perception. The phenomenon is named after ...
Join organizers at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at the Marquette Regional History Center for an hour-long, whirlwind tour on the amazing life and revolutionary genius of Benjamin Franklin.