Learn about Prokop Divis in this article that discusses his life and discoveries especially with creating the first grounded lightning rod.

This site explains how to protect buildings from lighting. It offers information on the different types of lighting, principles of protection, and installation.

Some research puts Franklin's electrical work in the scientific and political context of his day. An interesting point of view, one not usually found in comments of Franklin and electrostatics. Done by a professor from University of...