What the Elves might consider recent history:
The last 150 years, at least up until about 5 or 6 years ago, was known as the Era of Upheaval. The twin worlds of Toril and Abeir overlapped and brought many cataclysms to both worlds. 110 years ago, the Spellplague caused even more damage, engulfing many areas in magical blue fire and even draining much of the Sea of Stars into the Underdark. 100 years ago, most of the damage and effects from the Spellplague had come to an end, and people started to rebuild. The Dragon Coast was still devastated as many of the major port cities were no longer by the coast and so cut off from trade and industries such as fishing. New settlements sprung up along the new shore lines and sunken cities were re-discovered and explored/inhabited again.
What Humans might think of as recent history:
15 or so years ago, trouble started back up and the gods waged war with their mortal champions(Chosen) all across Toril/Abeir. 10 years ago the Great Rain began and lasted for a year, re-filling the Sea of Stars and Dragonmere, many lives were lost but most of the new settlements were abandoned as the sea levels returned to roughly where they were pre-Spellplague. The Rains also rejuvenated the farmlands around the coast resulting in a period of relative abundance for the region. for the last 5 or 6 year people have believed the Era of Upheaval to be over, Toril and Abeir are once again separate, with Toril and Faerûn returned to more or less how they once were. The weather and harvests are good, the gods and their worshipers seem stable. Nations, Kingdoms, and independent cities and settlements once more open their doors to travel and trade, the many settlements along the restored Dragon Coast thrive, and opportunities abound for adventurers willing to grasp them.