Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the greatest composers in history, left behind a legacy not only of music but of mystery. Recent ...

UNDATED (WKRC) - A new DNA analysis on a preserved lock of Ludwig van Beethoven's hair has revealed new information and one unexpected secret about one of history's greatest musicians. A new study ...

For nearly 200 years since legendary musician Ludwig van Beethoven's death, dozens of items from his life have been auctioned for thousands of dollars — including hair that recent DNA testing ...

Scientists sequenced Beethoven's genome, uncovering health risks and family mysteries through genetic analysis.

One stormy Monday in March, 1827, the German composer Ludwig van Beethoven passed away after a protracted illness. Bedridden ...

Beethoven's Hair traces the unlikely journey of a lock of hair cut from Beethoven's corpse and unravels the mystery of his tortured life and death. The film begins in modern times, when a pair of ...

by genetically analyzing the DNA in authenticated samples of his hair. "Our primary goal was to shed light on Beethoven's health problems, which famously include progressive hearing loss ...

A study published in 2023 highlights significant discoveries that were only made possible through DNA analysis of Beethoven’s hair.