historical

Belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past.

“historical (or historic) times”

“a historical character”

Used of the study of a phenomenon (especially language) as it changes through time.

Having once lived or existed or taken place in the real world as distinct from being legendary.

“the historical Jesus”

“doubt that a historical Camelot every existed”

Of or relating to the study of history.

“historical scholars”

“a historical perspective”