There are many inventors whose creations have been turned into weapons of war. A couple that really stand out are Alfred Nobel and Wernher von Braun. Today well take a deep dive into their stories and the paradox of using destructive weapons for good, or creative weapons for destruction.

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Hosted by: Indy Neidell
Written by: Markus Linke and Indy Neidell
Directed by: Rickard Erixon and Indy Neidell
Produced by: Pär Sundström, Astrid Deinhard and Spartacus Olsson
Creative Producer: Rickard Erixon, Indy Neidell
Set Design: Daniel Eriksson, Rickard Erixon,
Executive Producers: Pär Sundström, Joakim Brodén, Tomas Sunmo, Indy Neidell, Astrid Deinhard, and Spartacus Olsson
Post-Production Director: Marek Kamiński
Editor: Karolin Dołęga
Sound Editor: Marek Kaminski
Archive: Reuters/Screenocean - https://www.screenocean.com
Sources:
National Archives NARA
Auckland Museum: AM 611218-20
Drawing of the shattering the coal Dickinson College
Photo of Wernher von Braun and his brothers courtesy of NASA
Bundesarchiv
All music by: Sabaton

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