It’s been two hundred and fifty years since Ludwig van Beethoven was born in the city of Bonn, and this anniversary has provided an excellent opportunity for us to learn more about this famously hot-tempered musical genius.

The "Ode to Joy" is one of the most well-known pieces of music in the Western classical canon. But its path to becoming Europe's anthem was long and winding. Watch this video and embark on a journey through the history of European unity.