Your fave illustration of Franklin’s kite experiment is likely riddled with errors

Most date from 19th century and were heavily influenced by Joseph Priestley's 1767 account.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/05/your-fave-illustration-of-franklins-kite-experiment-is-likely-riddled-with-errors/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social