Ben Franklin IdeasShaking the Foundation of Faith Science, religion and the Cape Ann earthquake of 1755. Source: www.nytimes.com Dr. Johnson's Revolution Samuel Johnson's dictionary remains an invaluable guide to what our founders had in mind when they set the democratic experiment in motion. Source: www.nytimes.com American Footprints in the Old Country England is dotted with both large [...]
Shaking the Foundation of Faith Science, religion and the Cape Ann earthquake of 1755. Source: www.nytimes.com Ben Franklin Had the Right Idea for New Orleans New Orleans and other coastal cities will never be safe if they go on relying on Washington for protection. Source: www.nytimes.com Knowing a Man (Ben Franklin), but Not Melons Benjamin [...]
OBSERVATORY University of Bristol researchers Nigel R Franks and Tom Richardson lead study on learning behaviors of ants; research, which is published in journal Nature, finds that ants use tandem running technique in which learner ant trails along with teacher ant; David F Raikow of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and colleagues conduct study of [...]
Count Us Frankophiles for 300 Years A real hero for Presidents' Day: Benjamin Franklin, an American giant who just turned 300. Source: select.nytimes.com American Footprints in the Old Country England is dotted with both large and small tributes to American history and culture. No need to feel homesick here. Source: travel.nytimes.com Shaking the Foundation of [...]
Dr. Johnson's Revolution Samuel Johnson's dictionary remains an invaluable guide to what our founders had in mind when they set the democratic experiment in motion. Source: www.nytimes.com Knowing a Man (Ben Franklin), but Not Melons Benjamin Franklin is celebrated for being both a pragmatist and visionary in two new shows in Philadelphia and Washington. Source: [...]
The Long Hot Summer and the More Perfect Union In his book about the framers of the Constitution, Mr. Stewart has done a nimble job of retelling a familiar story. Source: www.nytimes.com Benjamin Franklin Books Benjamin Franklin, who turns 300 this year, has received a fine birthday gift in these two volumes. Source: www.nytimes.com Shaking [...]
The Long Hot Summer and the More Perfect Union In his book about the framers of the Constitution, Mr. Stewart has done a nimble job of retelling a familiar story. Source: www.nytimes.com Ben Franklin Took On France With Insouciant Diplomacy Stacy Schiff provides an impressively researched account of Franklin's critical mission to Paris to secure [...]
'A Great Improvisation': Our Man in Paris In a biography of Benjamin Franklin, Stacy Schiff focuses on his eight years as a diplomatic charmer in France. Source: www.nytimes.com Count Us Frankophiles for 300 Years A real hero for Presidents' Day: Benjamin Franklin, an American giant who just turned 300. Source: select.nytimes.com Dr. Johnson's Revolution Samuel [...]
Ben Franklin Took On France With Insouciant Diplomacy Stacy Schiff provides an impressively researched account of Franklin's critical mission to Paris to secure French support for the rebellious colonies. Source: www.nytimes.com Franklin, the Lightning Rod Known Round the World Philip Dray explores the scientific accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin, who was celebrated for solving the age-old [...]
OBSERVATORY University of Bristol researchers Nigel R Franks and Tom Richardson lead study on learning behaviors of ants; research, which is published in journal Nature, finds that ants use tandem running technique in which learner ant trails along with teacher ant; David F Raikow of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and colleagues conduct study of [...]