Historical Research
Research and assess written sources, archaeological evidence and historical context, and present findings in a clear, usable form.
NorseStory · Historical & Media Consultancy
Understanding History.
Authentic Storytelling.
Historical research and consultancy for film, television, documentaries, games and cultural productions.
Norse Mythology · Viking Age · Scandinavian Cultural History
Alexander · NorseStory
Expertise and Media Experience
A Lifelong Focus
on the North.
For over 25 years, Alexander Ellmer, an independent historian, researcher and founder of NorseStory, has studied Norse mythology, the Viking Age and Scandinavian cultural history. His research has grown into an independent specialist publishing house, with seven published books, hundreds of historical articles and an expanding digital knowledge archive.
His experience as a communications trainer, public speaker and contributor to different media formats complements his historical research. He brings critical source analysis together with the ability to explain complex historical subjects clearly and accessibly.
Historical Research · Publications · Media Experience
Historical & Media Consultancy
Historical Expertise
for Every Format.
Research that supports storytelling.
Whether you are developing a film, documentary, video game, educational programme or cultural event, NorseStory offers historical research, specialist advice and clear interpretation of evidence relating to the Viking Age, Norse mythology and Scandinavian history.
Film & Documentary
Review scripts, scenes, costumes, sets and historical representations for plausibility and provide specialist guidance.
Gaming & Digital Media
Help shape historically informed worlds, characters, narratives and cultural details for games and digital media.
Interviews & Expert Contributions
Explain historical subjects clearly in interviews, podcasts, expert discussions and on-camera contributions.
Education & Teaching
Guest lectures, workshops and specialist contributions for schools, colleges, universities and other educational institutions, tailored to their audiences.
Culture & Events
Historical talks, readings and expert discussions for museums, libraries, trade fairs, festivals and cultural events.
Areas of Expertise
Exploring the
World of the North.
From historical evidence to interpretation.
These eight areas represent selected fields of NorseStory's expertise. Each project draws on relevant historical evidence, medieval traditions and current scholarship.
Norse Deities
Norse gods and goddesses, their attributes and their portrayal in surviving sources.
Symbols & Iconography
Historical symbols, their documented uses and distinctions from modern interpretations.
Places & Mythic Worlds
Historical towns, settlements and regions, alongside mythological places such as Ásgarðr and their textual traditions.
Historical Figures
Historical figures, political power structures and accounts of individual lives.
Chronology & Events
Historical events, developments and the chronology behind period settings.
Legends & Heroic Traditions
Legends, heroic narratives and their historical and literary contexts.
Source Criticism
Medieval texts, archaeological evidence and their critical interpretation.
Everyday Life
Daily life, clothing, food, housing and social structures in early medieval Scandinavia.
How NorseStory Works
Historical Accuracy Begins with the Sources.
From an initial idea to ongoing production support, each collaboration is shaped by the project's subject, format and practical needs.
Thorough Research. Clear Context. Practical Guidance.
Understanding the Project
Defining the scope and questions.
We discuss the period, region and historical questions at the heart of your project, then agree where specialist input would be most useful.
Research & Interpretation
Examining sources and context.
Written sources, archaeological discoveries and academic research form the basis of the work. Established evidence and unresolved questions are clearly distinguished.
Applying the Research
Making historical insight useful.
Whether through research notes, editorial advice or on-camera contributions, findings are delivered in a form suited to the production.
NorseStory · Historical & Media Consultancy
Your Project.
Historical Expertise.
Whether you are at the concept stage, already in production or exploring a particular historical question, tell me about your project and the support you need.
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Project & FormatFilm, documentary, game, education or cultural event.
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Historical QuestionsWhich subjects or details need specialist review?
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Timing & CollaborationWhen and how would you like support?