FOUNDING FATHERS

11 Ordinary People Who Aided the Revolution

Here are 11 of the unsung heroes who made huge contributions to the American Revolution.

11 Amazing Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Benjamin Franklin

Before he was a Founding Father, the multifaceted, ever-experimental Benjamin Franklin was a great many other things—from street performer to political cartoonist, and even a middle-aged widow. Here are a few highlights of Franklin’s early days.

11 Things You Might Not Have Known About Samuel Adams

His name comes up in lots of conversations about beer, but Samuel Adams was an American patriot and a huge influence on the Revolutionary War. Here are a few things you may not know about this founding father.

George Washington’s Favorite Parasite

This time, it was Aaron Burr who did not throw away his shot.

9 Facts About the Alexander Hamilton-Aaron Burr Duel

The duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr is perhaps the most famous duel in United States history.