A historical example refers to an event or case study from the past that provides evidence or illustrates how something worked or was implemented in practice.
Related terms
Case Study: An in-depth analysis of a particular individual, group, or situation as an example or model.
Primary Source: Original documents or artifacts from a specific time period that provide direct evidence or firsthand accounts of events.
Secondary Source: Interpretations, analyses, or summaries of primary sources created by someone who did not witness the events themselves.