Historically, in Europe, a city was understood to be an urban settlement with a cathedral.

Historically, the city was the host of the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Historically, the city has been attacked, sacked, razed, and pillaged on numerous occasions.

Historically, the city is situated at the heart of the Armenian Highland, in Kotayk canton ( Kotayk gavar, not to be confused with the current Kotayk Province ) of Ayrarat province, within Armenia Major.

Historically, moreover, the spread of Catalan was limited to the city " Intra Moenia " and part of the coast, given that the countryside has always been highly frequented by the Sardinian speaking-community ( as evidenced by the place names: Sa Segada, Pala Pirastru, etc.

Historically there have always been parties in States-Provincial ( provincial legislatures ) and Gemeenteraad ( municipal assemblies or city councils ) that were independent from the national party system.

Historically, the formal indication of status was religious: a city ( gorod ) had a cathedral, a selo had a church, while a derevnya had neither.

Historically, the Seine marked a natural boundary between Haute-Normandie and Basse-Normandie ; the city of Honfleur has often been referred to by the Havrais as being " on the other coast.

Historically Llandaff was informally known as a " city " because of its status as the seat of the Bishop of Llandaff.

Historically, the English language name for the city, " Kishinev ", was based on the modified Russian one because it entered the English language via Russian at the time Chișinău was part of the Russian Empire ( e. g. Kishinev pogrom ).

Historically, the province ( area ) dates from states of the Holy Roman Empire and takes its name from the nearby German city of Geldern.

Historically the Gulf of Aden was known as " The Gulf of Berbera ", named after the ancient Somali port city of Berbera on the south-side of the gulf.

Historically, the Argolís was the easternmost portion of the Peloponnesian peninsula, and the city of Árgos was its capital.

Historically, city status could only be granted to incorporated towns.

Historically the PRI has been the dominant party in regional politics, until 1989 when the PAN began to dominate the city, until yet again, in 2004, PRI began regaining prominence and won the Mayor's Office.

Historically, the city has acted as the hub of the Breisgau region on the western edge of the Black Forest in the Upper Rhine Plain.

Historically, West Helena and its sister city Helena, located on the Mississippi River, have been two of the focal points in the history of the development of the blues.

Historically, Mount Clemens ' largest industry was the mineral baths that were scattered throughout the city from 1873 until 1974.

Historically, the city was part of the Hanseatic League as a subsidiary city of the fellow Hanseatic city of Deventer.

Historically, the economy of the city was based on agriculture and its status as a college town.

Historically, the commercial base of the city was based almost solely on the paper mill ; however, the diversity of industries has been enhanced considerably in recent years by the influx of several white-collar, high-tech companies including Hewlett-Packard, Sharp Microelectronics, Linear Technology and WaferTech and Underwriters Labs.

( Historically, a ferry connected the twin city of Menominee, MI to Sturgeon Bay, WI.

Historically, the relationship involved a man in a higher status position, usually with a legally sanctioned wife, who maintains a second household with the lesser " wife ".

Historically, a dhimmi was a person who is protected under Islamic law by a pact contracted between non-Muslims and authorities from their Muslim government: this status was first made available to non-Muslims who were People of the Book ( e. g. Jews and Christians ), but was later extended to include Sikhs, Zoroastrians, Mandeans, Hindus and Buddhists.

# Historically, the range of occupations and status positions held by chattel slaves has been nearly as broad as that held by free persons, indicating some similarities between chattel slavery and wage slavery as well.

Historically part of Cumberland, the early history of Carlisle is marked by its status as a Roman settlement, established to serve the forts on Hadrian's Wall.

Historically a rural Essex parish, it gained Urban District status in 1894, and between 1938 and 1965 formed the core of the Municipal Borough of Chingford, Chingford now forms part of the north-east London Borough of Waltham Forest.

Historically, falconry was a popular sport and status symbol among the nobles of medieval Europe, the Middle East, and Mongolian Empire.

Historically, no person of status went out unattended, and the size of the retinue was closely calculated to be appropriate to the family's social status.

Historically, styles associated with kingdoms, such as Ernst August's, have been deemed of higher rank and status than those associated with principalities.

Historically, most incidents and writings pertaining to toleration involve the status of minority and dissenting viewpoints in relation to a dominant state religion.

Historically, the cities of Ōme, Fussa, Hamura, and Akiruno were part of Nishitama District but these are now cities and currently broke off from the District after they gained city status.

Historically known as Emerald Hill, it was one of the first of Melbourne's suburbs to adopt full municipal status and is one of Melbourne's oldest suburban areas, notable for its well preserved Victorian era streetscapes.

Due to a declining population caused in part by over-fishing, climate change, and ocean acidification, the current status of the Humboldt penguin is threatened, Historically it was the victim of guano over-exploitation.

Historically a part of Lancashire, Castleton's early history is marked by its status as a township within the ancient parish of Rochdale.

Historically, their political status was always distinct from the rest of India.

Historically acclaimed football stars include the trio of players known as Gre-No-Li, who still enjoy legendary status for Italy's Milan.

Historically, ROCOR has always affirmed that it was an inseparable part of the Russian Church, and that its autonomous status was only temporary, based upon Ukaz 362, until such time as the domination of the Soviet government over the affairs of the Church should cease:

Historically, the yards here are very large and the houses, flamboyant and indulgent to reflect the affluent status of the black Rhodesians who settled here.

Historically a part of Lancashire, Prestwich's early history is marked by its status as the seat of the ancient parish of Prestwich-cum-Oldham, in the hundred of Salfordshire.

Historically a part of Lancashire, Tottington's early history is marked by its status as an important Medieval fee, a type of Royal Manor which encompassed several townships.