Dr. Stephen L. Hardin is a specialist in Texas, military, and social history. His numerous publications range from the award-winning Lust for Glory to, most recently, Texian Macabre: The Melancholy Tale of a Hanging in Early Houston, a fascinating study of early Houston society. In addition to his writing and teaching activities, Hardin has also provided specialist commentary on the A&E Network, the History Channel, the Discovery Network, and NBC’s TODAY show. Elected Fellow of the Texas State Historical Association, 2009.