historical; recorded in history
Used to refer to events or periods since the beginning of written history. Often appears in the phrase 有史以来 (since the dawn of history).
Since the dawn of history, humanity has repeated wars.
The largest earthquake in recorded history occurred in this region.
prehistory; prehistoric times
since the dawn of history; throughout recorded history
From 有 (possess, exist) + 史 (history). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning 'recorded history'.