tucked away — hidden in a quiet or hard to find place

faded into obscurity — gradually became unknown or forgotten over time

thrust back into the spotlight — suddenly made famous or important again

gave way — suddenly collapsed or broke apart

stumbled upon — discovered something completely by accident

crucial — extremely important, especially in determining the outcome of something

going down in history — being remembered for a very long time because of something significant

rising through the ranks — gradually working your way up to a more important or powerful position

swashbuckling — describing someone who is bold, adventurous and skilled with a sword

consecrated ground — land that has been made holy and is officially used for religious burial