Mårten Ellström

About me

I was born and live in Sweden, and I have a deep passion for filmmaking, writing, design, and genealogy. Genealogy began as a hobby twenty years ago and over time grew into my profession about ten years ago.

In addition to historical research, I create digital art in Photoshop, am currently writing several new books, and produce a wide range of video content for my YouTube channel. Since 2023, I offer my services in genealogy, video production, and web and HTML directly through this website. In my web shop, you will also find a unique collection of over 60 self-produced products.

Some of the programs, apps, and digital archives that I regularly use in my daily work are: ArkivDigital, Riksarkivet, Visual Studio Code, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, DVD Architect, Adobe DVD Encore, Microsoft Word, OBS Studio, WordPress, and WooCommerce.

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My services

Genealogy (Sweden)

As a professional genealogist I can offer different genealogy services, including family research, deciphering of older writing and results from DNA-tests. I also digitise your old photograhs, documents and audio cassette recordings. Contact me for more info and prices.

Service	Description	Price
Basic Research	1–5 generations + family tree	Max SEK 4,000
Extended Research	6 generations + family tree	SEK 5,000
Comprehensive Research	7+ generations + family tree	From SEK 6,000
Paleography & Transcription	Deciphering of older texts and documents.	From SEK 100
Special Assignments	In-depth biographical research, DNA results assistance, etc.	Price upon request

Video & Film production

I can produce a professional video for your special needs. Including features, documentaries, short films, promotional videos for your business. I also author DVDs and Blu-Rays. Watch my YouTube channel for reference. Contact me for more info and prices.

Service	Description	Price
Video Editing & Cutting	Post-production of existing footage, color correction, sound design, graphics, etc	Per hour or upon request
Corporate & Promotional Film	Production of tailored profile films, commercials, or presentation videos for social media and the web.	Price upon request
Documentary, Short & Feature Film	Smaller and larger film projects, feature films, interviews, historical documentaries, etc.	Price upon request
DVD & Blu-Ray Master	Professional authoring, menu design, and burning of master discs (Adobe DVD Encore or DVD Architect).	Fixed price or upon request

Webb & HTML

Are you thinking of getting a website or web store but have limited knowledge of html. I can help to design a simple website, upload a database or install your wordpress, woocommerce site to the Internet. Contact me for more info and prices.

Service	Description	Price
Simple Website	Design and development of modern landing pages or smaller websites (HTML/CSS).	Price upon request
WordPress & WooCommerce	Installation, configuration, and setup of ready-made themes or web shops.	Price upon request
Database & Deployment	Uploading databases or installation on web hosting.	Hourly rate or upon request

Research

My research extends beyond traditional archives, exploring the hidden patterns and geometries that connect historical monuments with ancient mythology. Click the images below to learn and get the latest facts about Nådormen and the Serpent Mound.

Nådormen: World's largest serpent effigy earth work

An analysis of the hidden geometry of the landscape in Vallsta village, Arbrå, Hälsingland, and its connection to Norse folklore and spiritual roots. Is it a natural formation or a forgotten monument?

Serpent Mound: Decoded

An in-depth look into the astronomical precision of the North American monument and its striking similarities to formations on the other side of the Atlantic.

Publications

Vallsta by Arbrå socken 1542–1799 (Available in Swedish only)

Första delen i "Arbrå nya släktbok". 164 sidor om byn Vallsta i Arbrå socken, täckande åren 1542 till och med 1799. Här kan du läsa och få mera kunskap om Prins Waldemar från Norge, som påstås ha gett byn sitt namn, lämningar från forntiden, den i Hälsingland vida kända gästgivarsägnen i en helt ny version, in- och utägor i form av ängar och fäbodvallar, jämförelsekartor över Vallsta by, många spännande utdrag ur domböckerna, en heltäckande dokumentation av byns samtliga nio bondgårdar, från de första skattelängderna på 1500-talet, till de modernare husförhören och övriga källor fram till 1700-talets slut, vilket inkluderar alla drängar, pigor och övriga tjänstefolk, samt husfolkets alla soldater, torpare och hantverkare, detaljerad beskrivning över diverse platser. Plus några ur arkiven historiska upptäckter. Helt nyrekonstruerad storskifteskarta över byns inägor 1790, och nyligen återupptäckta fornlämningen Nådarvet, Sveriges motsvarighet till ormavbildningshögen Serpent Mound i Ohio, USA.

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