historical fact
Meaning
A historical fact is a verified detail about the past, supported by records, artifacts, or research. It is accepted as true by scholars and checked against evidence, unlike myths or opinions.
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Kashmir has never been an integral part of India. It is a historical fact. Even the Indian government has accepted this.
But we cannot just take this historical fact for granted. We must make it live.
That the apostolic office is temporary, is a plain historical fact.
It is a matter of public shame that while we have now commemorated our hundredth anniversary, not one in every ten children attending Public schools throughout the colonies is acquainted with a single historical fact about Australia.
I should have known better. Pro-life arguments are now based on scientific evidence and the pro-choice arguments are not. That is a cultural, historical fact.
"Noelle's Treasure Tale" is based on the historical fact that three Spanish galleons full of treasure sunk off Florida's treasure coast and have never been recovered. I have a beach house on the Treasure Coast, and I'm out there with my snorkel looking for the treasure.