HILF: History I'd Like to F**k

HILF 69 - Benjamin Franklin with Bryan Austin

Episode Summary

He's a Founding Daddy and America’s first rock star. Before he was on our hundred dollar bill, Benjamin Franklin was famous around the world for his cutting-edge science experiments, his satirical writing, and being a particularly good kisser. Hear some of the stories they DIDN'T teach you in school from the man himself... kinda.

Episode Notes

To help tell the story of the man behind our 100-dollar bill, Dawn is joined by Benjamin Franklin expert, Bryan Austin. He portrays James Madison and Ben Franklin in Colonial Williamsburg and has walked much more than a mile in their shoes...

Pull up a chair and hear the stories of Benjamin Franklin’s wild childhood, his multitude of lovers, and the parties that were so good, they saved America.

• Listen to Bryan's podcast, LET'S BE FRANK
• Follow Bryan on Instagram!

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LEARN MORE about Benjamin Franklin!

• ARTICLE in ATLAS OBSCURA about Franklin's shocking electricity parties
• More about THE KEY AND KITE EXPERIMENT from The Franklin Institute.
• Read about Franklin's The Lightning Rod... you heard me.
• Article specifically about Ben's years living in London before the Revolution.
• Read the SILENCE DOGOODE LETTERS.
• Learn more about Alexander Wedderburn, the guy who scolded Ben in London.

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LILF's (Link's I'd Like to F*ck) 

• See Dawn on THE HISTORY CHANNEL!
• Crazy Rich Ancients
• Histories Greatest Mysteries (multiple seasons)
• HILF is now on Patreon!
• Buy Me a Coffee

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NEXT NEW EPISODE: VAMPIRES with comedian, Macy Issacs. 

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