Media & Consultancy

Dr Karen Ralls, Oxford-based medieval historian, author, and religious studies 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

• 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. autumn 2008)
• Pilgrimage and Medieval Relics;, in production, NY, (est. autumn 2008)
• 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,  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,  retreat / major tour presenter,  a press or radio interview, or other, please contact: enquiries@ancientquest.com.

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