Who was Alfred Nobel?

Today is Nobel Prize Day, and we are diving deep into the explosive history of the man who started it all: Alfred Nobel! Alfred was a brilliant scientist and inventor, but his most famous invention was dynamite! That’s right, the guy who created the world’s biggest peace prize also invented one of the most powerful explosives ever!

But Alfred Nobel faced a huge problem. When a newspaper mistakenly printed his obituary while he was still alive, they called him the “Merchant of Death.” Yikes! Alfred was absolutely horrified. He didn't want history to remember him for things that caused destruction.

So, what did he do? He used his entire fortune to create the famous Nobel Prizes—awards given every year to celebrate the people around the world who achieve the greatest good for humanity in science, literature, and peace! Join Mira and Finn as we uncover the thrilling, dramatic true story of how Alfred Nobel fixed his reputation and created a lasting legacy of hope!