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When you think of electric fields, you likely think of electricity – the stuff that makes modern life possible by powering everything from household appliances to cellphones. Researchers have been studying the principles of electricity since the 1600s. Benjamin Franklin, famous for his kite experiment, demonstrated that lightning was indeed…

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The legendary documentarian has taken on his first non-American subject for an expansive two-part docuseries

A fascinating and revealing new book looks back on the inventor, writer, publisher and founding father’s scientific work

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Christ Church is so symbolic to the birth of America that it's called the Nation's Church

Even if we laughed it off, one of the most viral memes of this summer was quite poignant: we do live in the context of all in which we live and what came before us. The post 80 Interesting Historical Pics From “That’s History” That May Change Your Perspective On…