Stephen L. Hardin is an American historian and author who is an expert on the history of Texas.
Hardin attended Southwest Texas State University, in San Marcos, Texas, where he received both a BA and MA in History.
[1] Currently, Dr. Hardin teaches at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas.
Hardin is considered a leading expert in the world in Texas military and social history.
Hardin has also appeared on the History Channel in "The Alamo Documentary: A True Story of Courage"[2] He was also a historic advisor to John Lee Hancock's 2004 movie, The Alamo, starring Billy Bob Thornton.