Alfred Nobel: From Dynamite King to Purveyor of Peace (Glenn Kranking)
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Alfred Nobel: From Dynamite King to Purveyor of Peace
Wednesday, May 20 - 6:30 p.m.
The Nobel name carries significant honor and respect today, almost entirely from the awarding of the annual Nobel Prizes. However, at the end of the nineteenth century, Alfred Nobel was most know for his invention of dynamite and explosives used not only for construction but also for warfare. While very much a man of the nineteenth century industrialization, Alfred Nobel's will and testament shocked the world by leaving the vast majority of his immense fortune to aware those who sought to better mankind., Historian Glenn Kranking will present an overview of the life and times of Alfred Nobel and the lasting legacy of his last testament.
Cost: Included with museum admission. Free for ASI members.
Registration is recommended.