London, a city rich with layers of history stretching back millennia, is home to countless monuments and statues that commemorate emperors, kings, saints, and warriors. But when it comes to the oldest statue in London, the answer is not as straightforward as one might think. While many statues in the capital date from the medieval or Victorian eras

While Basil Brown’s role in the excavation is widely acknowledged, Edith Pretty’s contribution is often understated. She was the one who financed the excavation and gave Brown the permission to dig on her property. As a widow, Edith had the resources and autonomy to make such a significant decision, and her interest in archaeology played a pivo

Edith Pretty, the central figure portrayed by Carey Mulligan in the 2021 film The Dig, is an Englishwoman whose life became intertwined with one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. The discovery, made at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk, England, captivated the world and changed the course of British archaeology. Edith Pret

For decades, Basil Brown received little credit for his role in the excavation. Official reports written after the war downplayed his contributions, while more prominent archaeologists who arrived later took much of the recognition. Only in recent years — thanks in part to renewed interest through books, exhibitions, and The Dig film — has Brow