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1776 All-Stars: Benjamin Franklin Reminds Us To Just Do Things

Franklin was fundamentally an optimist, and his life reminds us that politics is not what really matters.

Reason

As the United States turns 250, Americans still can't get enough of French luxury

A new exhibit called “Hidden Treasures” shines a light on the 250 year cultural dialogue between France and the U.S. through the lens of French luxury goods

The Independent UK

Obama’s former speechwriter Ben Rhodes examines the US through its 15 most defining speeches

From Frederick Douglass to Obama, Ben Rhodes shares the speeches that explain the US in his new book, All We Say

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250 Years Later, Benjamin Franklin's Warning Is Still Relevant

He famously said the Founders had created "a republic, if you can keep it." How have we kept it? And can we continue?

Reason

Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin: 'We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid.' Life lessons on knowledge, intelligence and success by author, inventor and diplomat, who was also a US Founding Father

Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin focuses on the importance of learning, knowledge and personal growth. The quote, “We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid,” explains how education, reading and self-improvement shape life. Benjamin Franklin’s journey from a printer’s apprentice to a writer,…

The Economic Times

5 reasons Stephen Colbert is one of the most important satirists in American history

Stephen Colbert’s final episode as host of “The Late Show” on May 21, 2026, won’t mark the end of his career.

The Conversation

Lucy Worsley Investigates: The American Revolution review – behold … the world’s messiest breakup!

The charming historian looks at how the UK-US ‘special relationship’ led to divorce – via Franklin’s naked ‘air baths’ and his wild portrait of George III that gave every visitor an electric shock

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Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin: “He that would live in peace & at ease, Must not....” The ultimate life lesson from the man who mastered wisdom, diplomacy, and human nature

Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin is rapidly trending across self-improvement, emotional intelligence, and wisdom quote searches in 2026. Franklin’s timeless words — “He that would live in peace & at ease, Must not speak all he knows or judge all he sees” — reflect a deep truth about…

The Economic Times

America’s musical founding father: ‘Liberty songs’ by a self-taught singer and tanner helped fuel the Revolution

As July 4, 2026, approaches, Americans will be paying more attention than usual to events of 1776: the year the American Colonies declared their independence from Great Britain. Public historians, including filmmaker Ken Burns, have tried to offer a more inclusive view of the American Revolution, highlighting lesser-known patriots. But…

The Conversation

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson disagreed about the American Revolution’s meaning even as they lay dying

Like Americans today, the people living in the United States in 1826 were preparing to celebrate a milestone for their country. July Fourth of that year marked the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

The Conversation

Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin: 'The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness. You have to...' Life lessons on human nature, true happiness and success by founding father of the United States

Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin highlights personal responsibility and the idea that happiness requires action. The quote explains that rights alone do not ensure success. It connects with modern life, career goals, and self-growth. This explainer covers the quote meaning, relevance today, life lessons, and the journey of…

The Economic Times

How the Slaveholding Founders Really Felt About Slavery

Angst, guilt, and more self-awareness than you might expect

Reason

Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin: "The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to your child, a good example; to a father, deference; to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you; to yourself, respect; to all others, charity."

Little things that matter make up human relationships. People from different cultures and times have tried to figure out how people should treat each other in everyday life. Benjamin Franklin's quote of the day, "The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a…

The Times of India

What the Declaration of Independence does – and doesn’t – say about God

On the Fourth of July 1776, the congressional delegates in Philadelphia adopted the Declaration of Independence, then ordered that it be widely “proclaimed.” Couriers carried the printed version by stagecoach and horseback to every colony, where officials posted it and newspapers circulated it.

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Stories of Black and Indigenous patriots come into focus as US remembers the American Revolution

The stories of Black and Indigenous men who fought during the American Revolution are sometimes overlooked

The Conversation

Philadelphia’s founding years were rife with conspiracy fears about ‘godless’ Freemasons and the Illuminati

How conspiracies spread has changed immensely over the history of the United States, as technology and media have evolved. But the nature of conspiracies has not.

Sports Illustrated

Ranking Every Mascot in the 2026 Men’s March Madness Field

The real battles will be fought on the sidelines this March.

The Conversation

You know you’re alive with Simon Burke in full flight on stage in The Elocution of Benjamin Franklin

Premiering at Sydney’s Nimrod Theatre in 1976, steve j. spears’ The Elocution of Benjamin Franklin was met with critical acclaim, touring internationally, including Off Broadway where it won three Obie Awards.

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3 Americans died in Iran, but Trump was too busy gushing over the Rose Garden makeover to address it

His priorities are clear.

The Times of India

‘He dropped out of college’: Charlie Kirk's banner outside US Education Dept building sparks online backlash

A large banner featuring the face of slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk now hangs prominently outside the US Department of Education’s headquarters in Washington DC, triggering sharp reactions online.

International Business Times UK

Trump's DOE Elevates Charlie Kirk's Hero Status With Taxpayer Dollars Placing Him Alongside MLK Jr, Other US Political Figures

The Trump administration's DOE faces backlash for featuring Charlie Kirk alongside historic figures like MLK Jr in a taxpayer-funded display.

The Guardian - AU

The Elocution of Benjamin Franklin review – Simon Burke is extraordinary in this timely queer classic

Actor deploys range and comedic skill in this gripping one-man show, which caused a sensation when it premiered in 1976 – and remains relevant today

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Most People Know Their Faces, Not Their Words—10 Quotes From Presidents on U.S. Money

Monday, February 16, is Presidents’ Day. It is a day many Americans take off, and, honestly, not many of us take the time to reflect...

The Conversation

The five best TV shows about the American revolution – recommended by a historian

Any discussion of films and TV series about the American revolution has to start with a caveat. There have been historical movies for as long as there have been movies, but films and TV series about the great founding event of the US have been thin on the ground, certainly…

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Sneak peek: New Walter Isaacson book plunges into "The Greatest Sentence Ever Written"

His book unpacks the Declaration's most famous line.

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