Christian Hardinghaus

Dr. Christian Hardinghaus, born in 1978 in Osnabrück, Germany, is a German writer, historian, and media researcher with a Ph.D. A versatile author who moves skillfully between non-fiction and fiction, his works are consistently characterized by thorough historical research and psychological depth. He lives with his wife and two children in his hometown of Osnabrück, where he works as a full-time writer. Visit his official website at christian-hardinghaus.de for more information about his work and upcoming releases.

As the grandson of a doctorate-holding historical scientist, his fascination with history was practically laid in his cradle. After completing his high school education with a focus on history, h

Dr. Christian Hardinghaus, born in 1978 in Osnabrück, Germany, is a German writer, historian, and media researcher with a Ph.D. A versatile author who moves skillfully between non-fiction and fiction, his works are consistently characterized by thorough historical research and psychological depth. He lives with his wife and two children in his hometown of Osnabrück, where he works as a full-time writer. Visit his official website at christian-hardinghaus.de for more information about his work and upcoming releases.

As the grandson of a doctorate-holding historical scientist, his fascination with history was practically laid in his cradle. After completing his high school education with a focus on history, he studied history, media, and literature, eventually earning his doctorate in 2011 in the field of propaganda and prejudice research. He rounded out his academic training with studies in psychology, pedagogy, and didactics, qualifying as a high school teacher for history and German. His research focuses include World War II, propaganda, everyday life in the Third Reich, and true crime phenomena.

Hardinghaus's literary portfolio encompasses both non-fiction books and novels, including thrillers. His non-fiction works and biographies document historical facts and extraordinary life stories, with particular emphasis on making history not just informative but experiential.

Among his most renowned works are the biography "Ferdinand Sauerbruch und Charité," exploring the life of the master surgeon and misunderstood resistance fighter, and "Das Wolfsmädchen" (The Wolf Girl). His scholarly work "Kriegspropaganda und Medienmanipulation" (War Propaganda and Media Manipulation) has been highly praised in academic circles.

Hardinghaus is particularly known for his "Generationen Reihe" (Generations Series), comprising "Die verdammte Generation" (The Cursed Generation), "Die verratene Generation" (The Betrayed Generation), and "Die verlorene Generation" (The Lost Generation). This remarkable series is based on over 100 interviews with witnesses of World War II, providing invaluable historical documentation through oral history.

His most internationally recognized work is "Verschollen in Panama" (Lost in Panama), investigating the mysterious disappearance of Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon. His most popular novels include "Ein Held dunkler Zeit" (A Hero of Dark Times), "Drei Tage im Feuer" (Three Days in Fire), and "Die Buchhändlerin von Königsberg" (The Bookseller of Königsberg).

Due to growing international demand for Hardinghaus's non-fiction works, he has begun publishing several of his books in English. These translations include "The Cursed Generation," "Hitler's Lost Boys," and "Hitler's Betrayed Daughters" from his Generations Series, as well as "Still Lost in Panama," the English version of his investigation into the Kremers-Froon case. This expansion into the English-language market reflects the universal relevance of his historical research and storytelling.

His career as a writer began at the Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung, where he gained valuable experience as a local journalist. Over the years, this developed into extensive journalistic work for renowned media outlets such as P.M., Psychologie Heute, and Gala. As a member of the German Association of Specialized Journalists, he actively works to strengthen serious journalism.

Today, Hardinghaus shares his expertise through lectures at schools and universities on historical topics, media education workshops, expert commentary in German and international media, and regular appearances on radio and television.