Historically, these claims — alongside those of well poisoning and host desecration — have been a major theme in European persecution of Jews.

Historically the major means of transportation has been by boat around the coast in summer and by dog sled in winter, particularly in the north and east.

Historically, one of the Royals ' major rivalries was with the New York Yankees.

Historically Maldives has had a strategic importance because of its location on the major marine routes of the Indian Ocean.

Historically, this issue has been a major cause of conflict between Somalia and some of its neighbors.

Historically, the major field of application of theoretical chemistry has been in the following fields of research:

Historically, there have been three major periods of declaring independence: the years from 1776 to the Revolutions of 1848 in Europe ; the immediate aftermath of the First World War with the breakup of the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian empires ; and the decades from to 1945 to 1979, when seventy newly independent states emerged from the wreckage of the European colonial empires.

Historically, the major flat racing countries were Australia, England, Ireland, France and the United States, but other countries, such as Japan or Dubai, have emerged in recent decades.

Historically, Horse Cave has been a major center of agricultural commerce for Hart County, Metcalfe County, Green County, and the northeastern part of Barren County since at least the 1870s.

Historically, there are seven recent major confederations:

Historically, most of the developments have occurred around the town's two major thoroughfares: New York Route 7 and New York Route 2, known locally as Hoosick Road and Brunswick Road, respectively.

Historically, the economy of Willard centered around agriculture, with fruit crops being the major product.

Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, after undergoing a period of major growth in the 19th century as a mill town, Dewsbury went through a period of decline.

Historically municipal debt predates corporate debt by several centuries: the early Renaissance Italian city-states borrowed money from major banking families.

Historically, the river Huai He, a major river in central China and the traditional border between North China and South China, cut through north Jiangsu to reach the Yellow Sea.

Historically much German wine produced from Pinot noir was pale, often rosé like the red wines of Alsace, and very simple ; over-cropping and bunch-rot were major contributing factors to this.

Historically, controls on firearm ownership have usually followed major crimes which resulted in public outrage.

Historically death of a partner was a major cause of single parenting.

Historically, the life-cycle of organizations typically spanned stable environments between major socioeconomic changes.

Historically, a distinction was made between the so-called major sovereign territories, comprising the cities of Ceuta and Melilla, and the minor sovereign territories, referring to a number of smaller enclaves and islands along the coast.

Historically the town was known as a major centre for the production of textiles ( mainly linen ) after the industrial revolution and it continued to be a major producer of textiles until that industry steadily declined in the 1990s and 2000s.

) Historically, the cape has been known to sailors as a major hazard on the traditional clipper route and is sometimes regarded as one of the great capes.

Historically, almost all transportation and communication routes between Seoul and the southern Honam ( Jeolla ) and Yeongnam ( Gyeongsang ) regions have gone through the Chungcheong region, and today Daejeon — the region's largest city — is a major railway and freeway junction.

Historically, the term often referred to the combination of economic liberalism, which champions laissez-faire markets, with the classical conservatism concern for established tradition, respect for authority and religious values.

Historically, concubinage was frequently voluntary ( by the woman and / or her family's arrangement ), as it provided a measure of economic security for the woman involved.

Historically, Fianna Fáil has been seen as to the left of Fine Gael and to the right of the Labour Party and is generally seen as a classic " catch all " populist party-representing a broad range of people from all social classes with the belief in the coincidence of economic growth and social progress.

Historically, the country's economic performance has been tied to exports, which provide hard currency to finance imports and external debt payments.

Historically not all episodes of deflation correspond with periods of poor economic growth.

Historically, Klamath County's economy was based on timber and agriculture, and although these natural resource industries now contribute only a small fraction to the region's current economic activity and employment, their legacy lives on in local politics, community identity, and landscape.

Historically, the town's economic foundation was the cloth trade.

Historically, ranching and timber harvesting and milling have been the economic mainstays of the community.

Historically, protectionism was associated with economic theories such as mercantilism ( that believed that it is beneficial to maintain a positive trade balance ), and import substitution.

Historically and generally, Economic Geography is regarded as a subfield of the discipline of geography, although during the last decades many economists have pursued interests that can be considered part of economic geography .. Due to this fact, many believe that Economic Geography is part of the discipline of Economics, instead of Geography.

Historically, department stores were a significant component in Canadian economic life, and chain stores such as Eaton's, Spencer's, Simpsons, Morgan's, and Woodward's were staples in their respective communities.

Historically, most of British iron originated from ironstone, but it is now rarely used for this purpose because it is far too limited in quantity to be an economic source of iron ore.

Historically, the Gananoque River's watershed had been an important water transportation corridor, extending north to the Rideau River watershed and playing a key role in the town's early history and economic importance.

Historically, economic activity in the region has been based principally on agriculture and forestry ( formerly mining, too ), which explains why Spiš belongs to the relatively poor regions of Slovakia.

Historically, the secondary sector dominated the economy, but due to rapid urbanisation and economic development, this sector of economy is slowly diminishing.

Historically, the coins issued by any state have always reflected the current political or economic situation.

Historically, Canadians who advocated a closer relationship with the U. S., especially closer economic ties, were portrayed by critics as encouraging political annexation by the United States.

Historically, the fur trade played an important economic role in the United States.

Historically legal aid has played a strong role in ensuring respect for economic, social and cultural rights which are engaged in relation to social security, housing, social care, health and education service provision, which may be provided publicly or privately, as well as employment law and anti-discrimination legislation.

Historically Lydford was an economic powerhouse, not the sleepy village which it is today.

Historically, the bag people have appeared in response to economic and political collapse that ended organized delivery and distribution of food in the cities.

Historically, emigration has been caused by politics, famine and economic issues.

Historically, Marathwada lagged the rest of Maharashtra in economic prosperity.

Historically, Cochabamba has been a destination for many Bolivians from the western highlands due to relatively improved economic opportunities and a more temperate climate.