Matthias is a German-American writer and custodian of history who brings little known stories to life through his gripping narrative non-fiction books for both adults and children.Born in Stuttgart, Germany, he immigrated to the United States as a child but remains fluent in his native German tongue. This bilingual background allows him to connect with readers across continents to uncover hidden gems lost in translation. An avid researcher with degrees in 20th Century American Studies and Sports History, Matthias channels his insider expertise and passion into his works spanning the most pivotal events, iconic cultural phenomena and groundbreaking pioneers who may have slipped through the cracks over time.When he isn’t digging through archives or conducting far-reaching interviews to resurrect critical backstories, Matthias enjoys wildlife photography, coaching local youth soccer clubs, and sampling exotic cuisine from his travels to fuel his writing inspiration.With published titles in English and German profiling legendary German composer Hans Zimmer, paradigm-shifting actors and actresses and barrier-destroying athletes, he strives to turn nostalgia into immersive time travel fit for history buffs and casual readers alike seeking stirring perspective on figures who left indelible impact now ingrained into society’s fabric.Read more about this authorRead less about this author