Franklin’s first published essays were printed under a pseudonym—Silence Dogood. Franklin, who had only two years of formal education, largely taught himself through reading and on the job. At age 12, ...

Quote of the Day by Benjamin Franklin highlights a lesson about relationships, expectations, social status, wealth, happiness ...

VOL. 92, No. 2 of the Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society (1948) is devoted to studies of historical documents in the library of the Society at Philadelphia. Chief among these is a paper ...

Editor’s note: Humor columnist Alexandra Paskhaver is also a big history buff, and is diving into the rich life of Benjamin Franklin for a series of columns tied to America’s 250th anniversary.

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