A Taste of History
Season 1, Episode 12: Ben Franklin's Genius
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From discovering how to harness electricity to inventing reading glasses and publishing the first daily newspaper in America, Ben Franklin’s genius was a spark that helped to launch a country. We visit the American Philosophical Society, which Franklin founded, to learn more about this most amazing man. Chef Staib prepares Braised Oxtail, and he toasts Franklin with his authentic Spruce Beer.
All Episodes - Season 1
Episode 1
Martha Washington Won the War
Episode 2
Early German Settlers
Episode 3
Von Steuben's Secret Weapon
Episode 4
Washington's Crossing Pepperpot Soup
Episode 5
Jefferson's Monticello - Jefferson's Estate
Episode 6
Jefferson's Monticello - The Dependencies
Episode 7
Jefferson's Monticello - Jefferson's Garden
Episode 8
Jefferson's Monticello - Get to Know James Hemmings
Episode 9
Root Cellars
Episode 10
Hercules: Slave Chef to the Washingtons
Episode 11
West Indies Influence
Episode 12
Ben Franklin's Genius
Episode 13
Madeira Wine by the Galleons