![]() ![]() In 1802, Beethoven wrote a letter known as the Heiligenstadt Testament, in which he asked that, following his death, his doctor investigate the “lasting malady” that afflicted him during his lifetime. Beethoven’s physician was once a professor there, he adds, and “Beethoven himself, during his lifetime, wished that his illness be studied and researched after his death.” Müller thinks the Josephinum is an appropriate home for the fragments. ![]() The two large skull fragments and several smaller ones were found in a safe deposit box, inside a small tin faintly engraved with the composer's name.Įthically handling human remains is a delicate balance between “comprehensible public interest and respect for a deceased person,” says Markus Müller, rector of the university, in the statement. The fragments will be housed at the university’s museum, the Josephinum, while researchers continue to study the illnesses the composer experienced during his life and the cause of his death in 1827. “Not only will they come ‘home,’ to where Beethoven now rests forever, but also to the Medical University of Vienna, which will have them available for research.” “I feel very privileged to be able to return my inherited Beethoven skull fragments to where they belong,” says Kaufmann in a statement from the university. Last week, the contents of that little box found a new home when Kaufmann donated the bones to the Medical University of Vienna. Inside, in a small tin faintly inscribed with the composer’s name, he discovered two large bone fragments and several smaller ones, he tells CNN’s Lianne Kolirin and Ashley Strickland. The American businessman had found a key in his late mother’s purse that opened a safe deposit box. ![]() Shop our new arrivals and see for yourself-you’ll feel the difference the first time you slip into one of our items.More than three decades ago, Paul Kaufmann received a remarkable inheritance: pieces of a skull thought to belong to Ludwig van Beethoven. Plus, they’re created with high-quality materials. Our designs are loud and timeless, and they leave just enough to the imagination. We built this brand because it’s far too difficult to find luxury underwear and clothing that’s as bold, vibrant, and masculine as you are. Apparel - Skull & Bones doesn’t just design bold undergarments, we also create hats, shirts, and tank tops you can proudly display to the world.Boxer Briefs - If you like a little more coverage but you aren’t willing to compromise on the style, our boxer briefs will strike exactly the balance you’re looking for.Trunks - It’s almost summer, and it’s time to show off those gains you’ve been working on in the gym let Skull & Bones help with a pair of perfectly tailored swim trunks.Briefs - A classic set of underwear in designs that are anything but ordinary, and since we love a good surprise, we offer peek-a-boo briefs, too.Jockstrap Underwear - The perfect undergarment to boost your confidence and accentuate all of your best features.Our lines offer something for everyone, whether it’s a statement piece, a fun day at the beach, or an everyday wardrobe stable.īe bold and be confident knowing that your underwear reflects the latest style and comfort out there.Īs you peruse our offerings, you’ll find a wide assortment of luxuriously-designed items, including: Our designs are artfully curated and designed with the modern man in mind. In order to uphold our own standards, we’re consistently launching new collections that emphasize comfort and style in equal measure. At Skull & Bones, we work hard to balance the core principles of fashion-forward design, high-quality comfortable construction, and premium fabrics. Trends change every day, but luxury is an eternal concept. More About New Arrivals From Skull & Bones ![]()
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