Universum History

2013 NR 46m 6

It's a condition known as "hypertrichosis" or "Ambras Syndrome," but in the 1500s it would transform one man into a national sensation and iconic fairy-tale character. His name: Petrus Gonsalvus, more commonly known today as the hairy hero of Beauty and the Beast.

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Studio(s): Smithsonian Channel, ORF

Originally Released: Jun 14, 2013

Production Country: Germany

Genres: Documentary, History