This text explores the concept of continuity in history, arguing against the reduction of historical processes to simple causal effects. The author contends that history is not merely a sequence of consequences but is shaped by how the past is selectively revived and integrated with new elements. This process of "linking" (navazování) is distinct from mere persistence; it involves incorporating historical remnants or relics into new, active contexts that provide them with a renewed sense of "aliveness." The choice of which aspects of the past to carry forward significantly influences the trajectory of historical development. Central to the discussion is the metaphor of vitality in relation to entities understood as "wholes." While history is typically defined through human or complex lenses, the text suggests that principles of wholeness and primitive forms of historical-like relations can be observed even at elementary levels, such as atoms and molecules. Ultimately, the essay provides an ontological perspective on how history is actively constructed through the synthesis of past traces and novel actualizations.