unearthed
v.v. to find something that was hidden or buried. You use this when someone discovers old objects in the ground or finds lost information.
v. to dig up or bring to light something previously buried or hidden. Often used figuratively to describe the discovery of information, evidence, or long-forgotten facts.
The dog unearthed a large bone in the garden.
Journalists unearthed several documents that proved the company knew about the problem years ago.
Archaeologists working at the site unearthed a series of remarkably well-preserved mosaics that provide new insights into daily life during the late Roman period.
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object. While literally referring to digging, it is frequently applied to investigative research.