As you might imagine, modern technology came to me like a gift from the Æsir (Norse Gods). With a laptop and a smartphone I can work anywhere I want.
My father was a world-renowned engineer, and large parts of my childhood has been on the move with my parents. They too suffered from wanderlust, and they too were history geeks.
So where is my home? Well, that’s in Greenland. Definitely! And Spain. And Thailand! Sometimes Iceland. Sweden, for eight years. And now I am back in Denmark, so… Yeah… These places, and a few more.
I’m not a crazy adventurer, climbing mountains or paddling through the Amazonas. Just a tourist, you know… A sightseer.
I take pictures with my phone. Not very good pictures, but it helps me find beauty and oddities.
I write postcards. Sometimes short – or rather lengthy – observations and thoughts on Facebook. Sometimes whole books on subjects like history and life in general.
Life is too precious to take too seriously, so my books and posts are often tongue in cheek and attempting to be funny.
I’m a Storyteller, Graphic Designer (ACE, ACI) and Writer.
I’m even a Chaos Coordinator, and have helped many start-ups get started, and several companies out of trouble, by doing what I can with what I have, where I am, now.
Like my predecessors, I sail longboats (though only on Wednesdays).
I’m the father of two beautiful and smart adult girls. I wonder how they turned out so fine.
I live on a horse farm right outside Copenhagen, go to Reykjavik as often as I can, and on adventures as my financial situation permits.
(I’m having a hard time saying “financial” with a straight face. To get rich you must preservere. That’s not my Modus Operandi. Instead I have lived several lives for the price of one.)
Hasse “Hassan” Sørensen
+45 31 50 20 15 | myto@myto.dk
Kongelundsvej 589, 2791 Dragør, Denmark
🇩🇰 CVR 27897177 / 🇪🇺 VAT DK27897177
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Hasse “Hassan” Sørensen (sometimes styled as Hassan Sørensen) is a Danish/Scandinavian author and creative known for several things:
He’s a writer and “rockstar storyteller”, especially writing history and satire.
He’s also a graphic designer.
On the design side, he’s done logo work / visual identity for companies.
He was born in Denmark in 1970 and has lived in Copenhagen and abroad. He advocates for history being told with a “pint of beer” rather than a “laser pointer,” suggesting an opinionated, entertaining approach.
He has authored several books, including:
A Taste of Blood, an unsettling Nordic noir erotic crime comedy with cooking recipes.
Hammered History, which is a pub-style deep dive into human nature (the history of the world told in 540 pages of swear words).
Ásatrú, also known as Norse Paganism, Norse Mythology or Forn Siðr.
Vikingology & Norse Mythology Encyclopedia.
Nah, but I’ve talked to God about it, a fictional work where a journalist interviews God.
Historier rundt om bålet (Stories Around the Campfire), which are anecdotes and peculiar sagas.
He is also credited with graphic design and concept development for other books.
Humor + History: His historical books are not academic textbooks. He writes with a sense of humor, using satire, memorable (sometimes crude) anecdotes, and an approachable tone.
Design-Driven Storytelling: Because he’s also a graphic designer, his books often have design elements that are thoughtfully integrated (layout, design, concept). This dual skill set gives his work a distinct, polished, yet playful feel.
Irreverence + Personality: In his bio (on some book descriptions), he refers to himself as a “rockstar storyteller.”
Self-Awareness: He doesn’t pretend to be a strict academic historian — he acknowledges that some historical simplifications or jokes are part of his style.
He seems to cater to a readership that likes history but hates dry history books. People who prefer stories, humor, and a more “pub-style” narration over footnotes and dates.
His English work (like Hammered History) suggests he’s trying to reach an international audience, not just Danish readers.
Through his design work, he also collaborates with photographers and other authors, bridging visual art and text.
In short, Hasse “Hassan” Sørensen is a multi-talented Nordic creative, combining graphic design with writing, especially known for bringing humor and narrative flair to history.
