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105 – Benjamin Franklin the Writer and Inventor

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 09:47AM

Benjamin Franklin wasn't just a statesman, he was well known and respected as a writer and inventor.

In the latest episode, learn all about this part of his life!

James Reid Lambdin, Benjamin Franklin, [detail], oil on canvas, ca. 1880, after the original by David Martin, 1766.

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Benjamin Franklin Drawing Electricity from the Sky is a c. 1805 by Benjamin West

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