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
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Are you looking for a more interesting way to learn English? English Learning for Curious Minds is a podcast for intermediate-advanced English learners. Learn weird and wonderful things about the world at the same time as improving your English. Every episode comes with an interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary and is spoken at a speed you can understand. Join listeners from 189 countries and discover a more interesting way of improving your English. Find the bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles, key vocabulary, and more at www.leonardoenglish.com
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Folge vom 15.08.2025#563 | The Curious Origins of The Nobel Prize
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Folge vom 01.08.2025#560 | What Makes An Italian?In part one of a three-part mini-series on the theme of citizenship and identity, we'll ask ourselves, "What makes someone Italian?" We'll explore the topic of citizenship and identity in Italy, and see what the current laws tell us about what it means to be (or not to be) Italian. Definitions of jus soli and jus sanguinis Italy's citizenship rules and marriage eligibility Referendum on easing Italy's citizenship rules Italy's low birth rate and demographic challenges Immigration's influence on Italy's citizenship debates Opposition arguments against easing citizenship rules Result of Italy’s citizenship referendum Comparison with Germany and France's citizenship laws Discussion on Italian citizenship by ancestry Debate on the meaning of citizenship in Italy Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/italian-identity ---You might like:? Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]? A look inside Leonardo English membership ? Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية
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Folge vom 18.07.2025#558 | General Hannibal | Rome’s Greatest EnemyHannibal of Carthage, one of history's greatest military strategists, almost brought the Roman Republic to its knees. As a boy, he swore eternal enmity against Rome, leading him to cross the Alps with his diverse army and elephants, stunning the Romans. Despite his victories, he never managed to capture Rome, but his legacy of brilliance and determination remains. Hannibal's vow to hate Rome forever Hannibal's upbringing and education in military tactics The First Punic War and Carthage's defeat Hannibal's march across the Alps into Italy Hannibal's diverse and strategic army composition Key victories at the Trebia, Lake Trasimene, and Cannae Rome's Fabian Strategy to counter Hannibal Hannibal's defeat at the Battle of Zama Hannibal's later life and exile Hannibal's enduring legacy and impact on military strategy Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/hannibal ---You might like:? Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]? A look inside Leonardo English membership ? Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية
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Folge vom 04.07.2025#555 | Mobutu Sese Seko | The King of the KleptocratsMeet Mobutu Sese Seko, the man who rose from a lowly army officer to become the autocratic ruler of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Wearing his signature leopard-skin hat, Mobutu rebranded the country as Zaire and himself as a symbol of African pride. Despite his charismatic persona and lavish lifestyle, his regime left the country impoverished, highlighting the dangers of unchecked power and corruption. Mobutu Sese Seko's rise to power in Congo Congo's harsh colonial history under Belgian rule Mobutu's involvement in Patrice Lumumba's downfall Mobutu's 1965 coup and 32-year rule Renaming Congo to Zaire and introducing the Authenticité movement Mobutu's repressive regime and personality cult Corruption and Mobutu's embezzlement of state funds Economic decline and dependency on foreign aid Mobutu's fall from power and death in exile Mobutu's enduring legacy in modern-day DRC Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/mobutu-sese-seko ---You might like:? Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]? A look inside Leonardo English membership ? Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية