Alfred Nobel: From Dynamite to the Nobel Peace Prize

Alfred Nobel was motivated by the will to be useful to others. It led him to invent dynamite, a revolution for the booming construction industry of the late 1800s. Little did he know that his invention would also be used by the military. Later in life, Alfred Nobel donated most of his fortune to establish prizes honoring the greatest contributions to humankind. Was it out of regret? Or could something else have been the inspiration behind the Nobel Peace Prize? Join us as we share his impressive story and celebrate his accomplishments. Script: Nobel Peace Center Animation video: Animaskin Connect with us: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: #NobelPeacePrize #AlfredNobel #Dynamite #Education #History #Pacifism #Disarmament