This 2006 article by Ed John Merriman and Jay Winter, entitled "The Nobel Prize", discusses the history and importance of the Nobel Prize and how it works. To understand the history of the Nobel Prize, we must begin with the death of Alfred Nobel. Alfred Nobel was known for his work with chemicals and explosives and was actually the inventor of dynamite. After supplying the world with dynamite, exclusively for mining use, he found his creation being misused for violent purposes, a new tool of war being used to kill thousands of people. In regret for having brought all this destruction, he decided to reserve all his money, to reward others who have made notable differences in the world, particularly in the fields of physics, medicine, literature, chemistry and peace (as stated in will of Alfred Nobel). . The economics prize would later be added to and financed by the Bank of Sweden, in 1968. Once Nobel died, on 10 December 1896, his will was found and executed by his assistant Ragnar Sohlman. Sohlman then created the Nobel Foundation, the purpose of which was to administer the capital, by Nobel's will, for the prizes. Although the Nobel Foundation is given funding power, it is not responsible for choosing the winners. Winners are chosen by Nobel committees, one for each prize. These committees receive thousands of applications each year and narrow the nominees to just over 100 per category. These committees then consult with industry experts to determine not only the quality of the work, but also its impact on the field of study. With the arrival of October, the candidates are whittled down to a few and a simple majority vote is taken to choose the recipient. The decisions are then made public and the recipient earns the prize during the ceremony... in the middle of a sheet of paper... more than an opinion, to determine the difficulty of winning the prize. The author is a credible writer, because he is a historian specializing in the impact of the First World War on Europe during the 20th century, and he also comes from Yale University. The author has no personal gain with this article, because it is purely informational. I personally believe that the Nobel Prize is one of the most prestigious prizes in the world. Throughout history, Nobel Prize winners have brought about major changes in today's world that have revolutionized the way we live our lives. Another reason why I believe this is the long selection process that guarantees the quality of the candidate's work. After reading this article, I am curious to know more about the creator of the Alfred Nobel Prize. Where did most of his money come from? Why did he win the award? These are my opinions and questions on the topic.