The Dig: History vs. Hollywood

The Dig true story is compared to the Ralph Fiennes movie about Basil Brown's discovery of the Sutton Hoo ship burial on Edith Pretty's estate. We examine the historical accuracy of The Dig movie. Was Edith Pretty a widow? Did Basil Brown's discovery of the Sutton Hoo treasure happen in one summer? Is the romance between Rory Lomax and Peggy Piggot real? Is Stuart Piggot's sexuality depicted accurately? Did Edith Pretty donate the Sutton Hoo treasure? Find answers to these fact vs. fiction questions and more as we pit The Dig true story vs. the movie starring Ralph Fiennes and Carey Mulligan as archaeologist Basil Brown and the estate's owner where the Sutton Hoo excavation took place, Edith Pretty.

To learn more about the Sutton Hoo ship burial, the excavation, the Sutton Hoo treasure, and the true story, read "The Dig: History vs. Hollywood" here: https://www.historyvshollywood.com/re...