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Published work and current research
Academic publications, magazine features, essays, and works in development by Meredith Guthrie — medieval historian, writer, and public scholar.
Academic publications
Journal of the Mortimer History Society
Reviewed Works: Edward I: New Interpretations, edited by Andy King and Andrew M. Spencer (Boydell & Brewer, 2020). Volume 4, November 2021.
A review essay engaging recent scholarship on Edward I and the late thirteenth-century Plantagenet polity, published in the peer-reviewed journal of the Mortimer History Society.
Current research and works in development
Meredith’s active research programme focuses on late-medieval English governance, royal minority governments, and prosopographical study of the Plantagenet political and ecclesiastical elite. The following projects are in development for academic publication.
Late-Medieval Episcopal Learning
In development — aimed at English Historical Review
A prosopographical analysis of English bishops and university education, examining the intellectual formation of the late-medieval English episcopate and its relationship to royal governance.
Collective Government During the Minority of Richard II
In development — aimed at Historical Research
An article re-examining the institutional shape of royal authority during the minority years of 1377–1380, arguing for a reading of collective government that looks beyond the formal continual councils.
The Minority of Richard II: A Mirror of Late-Plantagenet Royal Power
Book-length project in development
A monograph extending the doctoral research, situating the minority government of Richard II within the longer arc of late-Plantagenet kingship and reading the period as a window onto the assumptions, anxieties, and constitutional grammar of fourteenth-century English royal power.
Magazine features and public-facing writing
Chalk Magazine
“Spirit of the West: The Rise, Fall, and Revival of Texas Ghost Towns” — a feature on the haunting landscapes and forgotten stories of West Texas ghost towns for Chalk Magazine.
Epoch Magazine
Disclosure: Meredith served as Founding Coordinating Editor of Epoch Magazine until March 2022.
- Unearthing Texas’ Prehistoric Past (2023) — a feature exploring subterranean discoveries and paleontological research beneath the Texas Hill Country.
- Recapping Warfare on Trial: Simon de Montfort and the Cathar Heresy (2022) — a recap and commentary on the public academic event examining medieval political theology and the legal frameworks brought to bear on heresy.
- Review: The Last Duel and the Future of Medieval Dramas (2022) — a critical review examining the film’s historical approach and its implications for medieval storytelling in cinema.
- From Our Followers: The Best Medieval Minds (2021) — a roundup highlighting emerging medieval research from postgraduate scholars across universities.
- Building Community Through Art: In Conversation with the Chicago Art Institute (2021) — an interview-led feature on public engagement with medieval and historical collections.
Interviews and recorded talks
Meredith has appeared on podcasts and online broadcasts discussing medieval history, political culture, and the relevance of the Middle Ages to contemporary life. Selected appearances will be listed here as the archive is compiled.
Media inquiries
For interview requests, commentary, or press inquiries related to medieval history — particularly late-medieval English governance, royal minority government, or the cultural reception of the Middle Ages — please get in touch.
Articles
Writing archive
Research-driven essays and public-facing historical work published through the site.
Writing archive coming soon
No articles are published yet. New essays and articles will appear here as they are added.