PBS will rebroadcast the hit docuseries over six consecutive Fridays Jan. 9-Feb. 13, plus t History Center will host a Jan.

Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706 in Boston, Massachusetts, 320 years ago. In recent days, I discovered Ken Burns’s two episodes on Benjamin Franklin that aired in April 2022 on PBS.

FREE TO READ] The filmmaker is on a mission to strip the story of American independence of mythology and nostalgia ...

The city, founded 227 years ago, is finally getting a statue of founding father Benjamin Franklin. In celebration of his ...

"Benjamin Franklin" reveals apple mural commemorating America's 250th birthday January 8, 2026 ...

Philadelphia celebrates the 320th birthday of its Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin, on Saturday, January 17.

After a fire nearly destroyed a colonial community along the Delaware River, Ben Franklin organized the first volunteer fire ...

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! University of Mississippi graduate history instructor Kelsa Pellettiere talked about Benjamin Franklin's role in France during the American ...

Arkansas PBS will end its affiliation with the national PBS network on July 1, 2026. Current Arkansas PBS Passport members will retain their benefits until June 30, 2026. After the transition, ...

Benjamin Wainwright and more introduce the iconic main character. Who is Chief Inspector Jules Maigret? Benjamin Wainwright and more introduce the iconic main character in this all-new adaptation.

Philadelphia will host a free, family-friendly concert and fireworks show on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway this New Year's Eve. LL Cool J, Trenton native Adam Blackstone, Philly's own DJ Jazzy Jeff ...

PBS has extended Ken Burns’ free streaming window for his history docuseries “The American Revolution,” following its ratings success. The 12-hour documentary series, directed by Burns, Sarah Botstein ...