historical

something that happened in the past, especially something important

the social, political, or economic circumstances that form the setting for an event or idea

the body of known or recorded history

the details of the past that help to explain a current situation

an important person from the past

an original document containing important historical information

a written or spoken description of an event from the past

the time and place in which the action of a book, film, etc. is set

a significant site or event marking a change or stage

a novel that has as its setting a period of history