Why Alfred Nobel Became Known as the Merchant of Death

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Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, was shocked to read his own obituary branding him the "merchant of death. While the story might not be entirely true, it pushed him to reconsider his legacy. His fortune went on to establish the Nobel Prizes, honouring achievements in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace, ensuring his name is remembered for contributions to humanity.

This episodes looks at;

• Overview of the Nobel Prize
• Alfred Nobel's mistaken obituary
• Nobel's early life and education
• Invention of dynamite and its impacts
• Nobel's relationship with Bertha von Suttner
• Creation of the Nobel Prize in his will
• Outcomes and controversies of the Nobel Prize
• Notable Nobel laureates
• Controversial Nobel Peace Prize awards
• Legacy of Alfred Nobel