Media & Consultancy

Dr Karen Ralls, Oxford-based medieval historian, author, and world religions and Celtic scholar, is frequently contacted by journalists and producers as a leading historical expert consultant to TV / media and film companies (UK, European and USA). Dr Ralls has done interviews for major TV documentaries such as

• The Quest: The Greatest Knight of All
  (part of the Knights Templar Quest DVD series filmed at Classic Media/Shepperton Studios, UK, Nov 2008). "Presented by Dr Nick Barratt of the BBC TV flagship programme 'Who do you think you are?' and featuring the highly-regarded Templar historian Dr Karen Ralls and others, this Volume III DVD of the series investigates the specific history, legends, and mysteries surrounding the medieval Knights Templar. What IS the history of these enigmatic knights? Why were they based at the 'Temple of Solomon' for a time? What are the possible connections to the Grail, treasures, the Freemasons and our own time? Order this fascinating 2-disc package now, which includes additional documents and high resolution photographs, running time 110 minutes. Link to the Knights Templar Quest website, for more information, and to order click here

• Looking for a Grail Legend, DVD/TV documentary, featuring Maddy Prior, Dr Karen Ralls,Prof. Ronald Hutton, John Matthews, Jude Currivan, etc. Park Records (2007).

• Quest for the Lost Ark, History Channel USA, Channel 4 UK, 2008. Presented by Professor Tudor Parfitt (SOAS, London, UK) and featuring Dr Karen Ralls and other experts

• Medieval Mysteries, History Channel USA, May 2006

• Secret History, National Geographic Channel USA, May 2006

• Decoding the Past: The Templar Code, History Channel USA, Nov. 2005;

• Beyond the Da Vinci Code, History Channel USA, Dec.. 2004;

• Gothic Cathedrals, in production, London, (est. 2013)

• Pilgrimage and Medieval Relics;, in production, NY, (est. 2013)

• Quest for the Holy Grail, Discovery Channel, 2003

Dr. Ralls is a member of the British Society for the Study of Religions (BASR), the American Academy of Religion (AAR) and more. (Please see Biography and Seminars pages for more information).

As an expert consultant, she specializes in a variety of topics and interdisciplinary subjects relating to medieval history, sacred sites, relics, archaeological discoveries and artifacts, the ancient world, carvings and inscriptions, Arthurian and Grail mythology, Interfaith spirituality, pilgrimage, heresy and religious beliefs, the Inquisition, medieval east-west issues, Celtic history, and specific topics directly relating to her Books and publications.

To contact Dr Ralls about a specific TV documentary, keynote conference speaking engagement, film / DVD / music project, tour presenter, a press or radio interview, or other, please contact: enquiries@ancientquest.com.

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