Historicity (noun)

The quality of being based on historical fact or actual events.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word 'historicus' meaning 'of or belonging to history'.

Examples:

1. The historicity of the events described in the ancient text is still a subject of debate among scholars.
2. The historicity of the battle was confirmed by the discovery of artifacts and ancient writings.
3. The historicity of the myth has been challenged by new evidence that suggests it was a fabrication.
4. The historicity of the character was often called into question because of the inconsistencies in the various accounts of his life.
5. The historicity of the city's founding was preserved in a museum dedicated to the city's history.