#563 | The Curious Origins of The Nobel Prize

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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.
 

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


Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available
on the
website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/nobel-prize


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