historical
/hɪˈstɔrɪkl or, rarely 罕读作 ɪˈs-; ?@ -ˈstɔ:r-; hɪs`tɔrɪkl/ adj[usu attrib 通常作定语]
1 concerning past events 历史（上）的
historical records, research 历史记载、 研究.
2 based on the study of history 以对历史的研究为基础的; 依据历史科学的
We have no historical evidence for it. 我们缺乏可以证明这一点的史学根据.
It's a historical fact. 这是历史事实.
3
(a) that have actually occurred or existed (as contrasted with legend or fiction) 真实的, 有史可稽的（别於传说或虚构的故事）
historical (ie real, not imaginary) events, people 历史上的（即真实的, 非虚构的）事件、 人物.
(b) (of a book, film, etc) dealing with real events in history （指书、 影片等）历史题材的
a historical novel 历史小说.