Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, was horrified to be called "the merchant of death." To change his legacy, he secretly rewrote his will, establishing the Nobel Prizes to honor those who "confer the greatest benefit on humankind."

In 1901, the first prizes were awarded, transforming obscure scientists and activists into global symbols of progress. Discover the surprising origin of the world's most prestigious awards!

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