The Dig brought another film to mind—one also centered on archaeology, with the added distinction of being based on actual events and highlighting a woman’s involvement in scientific discovery. That earlier film was Ammonite, which tells the story of an archaeologist during a period when women were uncommon in that profession. However, Edith Pretty in The Dig takes a different approach; she doesn't participate dir…

Going into this film, I didn’t know anything about Basil Brown (played by Ralph Fiennes), Edith Pretty (Carey Mulligan’s role), or Peggy Piggott (Lily James portrays her) and their significance. As someone with a background in engineering and an interest in science, I usually enjoy films centered on true accounts of scientific breakthroughs, technological progress, or significant historical happenings. So, even thoug…