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How Beethoven’s ‘Ode to Joy’ became the ‘Anthem of Europe’
June 16, 2024 1:16 pm
Since 1972, the finale of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony has been the official anthem of the European Community and its successor: the EU. Here’s why.
Beethoven’s DNA reveals clues about his health, death and infidelity in family
March 25, 2023 8:06 am
Researchers have used five matching locks of hair from celebrated composer Ludwig Van Beethoven to sequence his genome for the first time. In the process, they have discovered clues about his health, death and even the possibility of an extramarital child in his parental lineage.
Polished Beethoven returns to Bonn
July 07, 2022 10:52 am
Sunlight had damaged the composer's historical statue. The Bonn landmark, unveiled in 1845, has returned to its location after six months of restoration
Bonn's Beethoven monument to be restored
January 11, 2022 5:00 pm
The statue, which is under a preservation order, is damaged by corrosion resulting from solar radiation. This needs to be repaired to avoid having dirt particles and water cause even more damage to the work.
World's oldest-known Holocaust survivor dies at the age of 110
February 24, 2014 2:56 pm
An accomplished pianist and music teacher, Alice Herz-Sommer died at the age of 110.
Hitting a mature key
March 14, 2011 11:47 pm
He is just 14 years old,but the head he has on his shoulders is of a much more mature person.
LifeGem to make diamonds out of Jackson's hair
July 30, 2009 9:48 am
LifeGem,a city-based company,is looking to make 10 diamonds out of late pop icon Michael Jackson's hair.
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