The term 'brought to light' can be defined by the crossword solutions of 'unearthed, ' 'dug up, ' 'EXPOSED, ' 'elicited, ' 'laid bare, ' and 'REVEALED.' These words all describe the act of uncovering something that was previously hidden or unknown. This could refer to a physical object, such as an archaeological artifact, or a concept, such as a truth or secret. In either case, the act of bringing something to light implies that it was previously unknown or hidden from view.