11. Most of Asia, however, did not adopt production of iron until the historic period . 12. Until the end of the ancient historic period , today's Noarootsi area was practically unpopulated. 13. Another concern is that using modern terms for historic periods seems like an anachronism. 14. The Historic Period begins when contact with Europeans was established. 15. In its historic period , it was a typical middle-class neighborhood. 16. Although some Early Historic Period in Scotland, around AD 900. 17. Nonetheless, Thinis had declined to a settlement of little significance by the historic period . 18. The subsequent proto-historic period , combining both legend and historical fragments, offers the first credible history. 19. The Heiltsuk are part of this tradition-with several painters from the historic period being recorded. 20. Previously, this place served as resident for numerous rulers from historic period on different occasions.