Ludwig van Beethoven - hier eine Statue von ihm in Bonn - soll selbst tosenden Publikumsapplaus nicht mehr gehört haben. Credit: justhavealook/Getty Images
The famous German composer and pianist Ludwig van Beethoven developed a hearing disorder at an early age, which ultimately led to deafness. For a long time, people have been puzzling over what was behind this ailment. An Australian has now had locks of the composer's hair tested.
The famous German composer and pianist Ludwig van Beethoven developed a hearing disorder at an early age, which ultimately led to deafness. For a long time, people have been puzzling over what was behind this ailment. An Australian has now had locks of the composer's hair tested.
