Dynamite was invented by Alfred Nobel, a Swedish chemist, engineer, and inventor, in 1867. Nobel discovered that by stabilizing nitroglycerin—an extremely volatile explosive—by absorbing it into an inert substance like diatomaceous earth, he could create a safer and more manageable explosive material. This invention revolutionized construction and demolition, as it allowed for controlled explosions. Despite its industrial benefits, Nobel understood the destructive potential of his invention, which led him to establish the Nobel Prizes in his will, aiming to promote peace and advancements in science and humanities as a response to the consequences of his work.