Modern Marvels

Season 13 Episode 16: Ben Franklin Tech

One of the most prodigious American inventors, Ben Franklin is credited for creating things like the lightning rod, the armonica, the Franklin stove, bifocal glasses, and the flexible urinary catheter. In this episode of Modern Marvels, we examine how Dr. Franklin's inventive genius extended to things like Daylight Savings Time and the voluntary fire department.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

23

Episodes:

707

Actor:

Quality:

HD

Status:

Returning Series

First Air:

1993

IMDb:

8.1