Consulting Services
Expert historical consulting
Bringing scholarly expertise to creative, educational, and institutional projects that engage with the medieval past.
Why work with a medieval historian?
Whether you are producing a film, developing museum exhibits, writing a novel set in the Middle Ages, or building educational curricula, historical accuracy strengthens every project. Meredith Guthrie offers consulting services rooted in years of original archival research and deep familiarity with medieval political culture, governance, warfare, and daily life in the Middle Ages.
Services offered
Meredith provides tailored consulting for a range of industries and project types:
- Film and television — Script review, period accuracy, dialogue coaching, and on-set advisory for medieval-themed productions.
- Publishing and editorial — Fact-checking, manuscript review, and subject-matter expertise for historical fiction and non-fiction.
- Museums and heritage sites — Exhibit development, interpretive text, and educational programming for institutions presenting medieval collections.
- Education — Curriculum development, content review, and guest instruction for schools and universities integrating medieval history.
- Archival and genealogical research — Bespoke research projects drawing on primary sources in British and European archives.
- Gaming and media — World-building consultation, lore review, and historical grounding for video games, tabletop games, and interactive experiences set in medieval periods.
How it works
Every engagement begins with a conversation about your project, timeline, and goals. Meredith will scope the work, provide a clear proposal, and deliver research and guidance on the schedule you need. Engagements range from a single consultation call to ongoing advisory relationships.
Get started
Ready to bring historical depth to your project? Meredith welcomes inquiries from producers, publishers, educators, institutions, and anyone whose work touches the medieval world.