'historically-linked' originates from the English word 'historical,' which comes from the Greek word 'historikos,' meaning 'of history,' and 'link,' which comes from the Old Norse word 'hlank,' meaning 'a chain or connection.'

'historical' evolved from the Greek 'historikos' through Latin 'historicus' and Old French 'historique,' while 'link' evolved from Old Norse 'hlank' to Middle English 'linke.'

Initially, 'historical' meant 'pertaining to history,' and 'link' meant 'a connection.' The combined term 'historically-linked' retains the meaning of being connected through historical events or periods.