AncientCraft can provide consultation support for media projects in the portrayal of prehistory to ensure the highest level of accuracy is achieved within reasonable means. Dr. James Dilley is a renowned researcher of prehistoric archaeology from the Palaeolithic to the Bronze Age with a wide spectrum of knowledge on technical details and archaeological evidence. Recent past projects include Channel 5’s “Ice Age” (2022), The redevelopment of the Bru na Boinne visitor centre (2020), “24 hours in the Stone Age” from Usborne (2021).

AncientCraft has a store of accurate costumes & props for the Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. Costumes are created using archaeological evidence and authentic materials. Costume has previously been provided for projects such as BBC’s “Attenborough and the Mammoth Graveyard”, “Prehistory” in the National Museum - Oman and Channel 4’s “Time Team”.

Demonstrations of prehistoric crafts (in accurate costume where required) such as flintknapping (stone tool making), fire lighting, bronze casting and smelting, hunting and many more skills can be provided for media projects. AncientCraft has provided demonstrations for BBC’s “Attenborough and the Mammoth Graveyard”, “Coast”. Channel 5’s “Ice Age” and many more.

Accurately costumed (if required) and highly experienced prehistoric craftsman to demonstrate and talk through activities such as tool making (i.e. flintknapping, metal working, smelting, bone working), hunting, cooking, shelter building and prehistoric archaeology.

Working with museum galleries to create ‘ready-to-display’ footage of prehistoric crafts, archaeological discussions and living history. Footage is produced, filmed & edited in house by our team. Examples of our work can be seen in several UK museums.

Dr. James Dilley has appeared as expert of prehistoric archaeology to talk about various aspect of life thousands of years ago on a number of projects including BBC’s “Invasion!”, “Stonehenge: The Lost Circle”, “Coast”. Channel 5’s “Secret Scotland with Susan Calman”, “Ice Age” and many more.

AncientCraft has an extensive stock library of photographs and footage including Stone Age/Bronze Age reconstructions, museum artefacts & replica items. Images have been used in several publications including projects with DK Books, along with providing specialist footage for the History Channel.