An 8 is enough to glean something useful from actual recent events.

Back before the confusions set in, Aldric was a very easy person to like. He was well liked by the public, and he was especially well liked by his friends. Andraste Amastacia and Durwith Bronzebeard being two such friends.

After the confusions set in, the public was deeply saddened by news of his deteriorating mental state. And the people who had to see it for themselves found it especially upsetting. Especially among those who were friends of his prior to the confusion.

It is entirely possible that it simply pained the founders to see someone they've known as a friend for close to a century in the state that Aldric is in.

If you wanted to use your Inspiration to try for a better result on the History check, you are free to do so.

Also, could I get a Wisdom saving throw from Viktor, please?