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155. The Founding Fathers: Benjamin Franklin (Ep 5)

155. The Founding Fathers: Benjamin Franklin (Ep 5)

FromEmpire


155. The Founding Fathers: Benjamin Franklin (Ep 5)

FromEmpire

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Length:
39 minutes
Released:
May 30, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

We're all about the Benjamins. Franklin is unquestionably the most well-rounded of the Founding Fathers. Not only did he help draft the Declaration of Independence and help America define itself, but he also discovered that electricity and lightning were one and the same, reformed the postal system, and proved you couldn't catch colds from swimming. Listen as William and Anita look at their last Founding Father and his incredible range of skills.

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Released:
May 30, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

How do empires rise? Why do they fall? And how have they shaped the world around us today? William Dalrymple and Anita Anand explore the stories, personalities and events of empire over the course of history. The first series looks at the British in India, covering the East India Company, the Raj, Gandhi, Independence and Partition.