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A biography is presented of the Bishop of Oxford, England, Oxford University faculty member and historian William Stubbs. He was born in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England in the early 19th century and as a teenager taught himself how to decipher medieval documents. His role in the development of the study of history is discussed.

The article discusses terror campaigns associated with the militant wing of the organisation the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) in Edwardian England and examines why such campaigns have been largely ignored by historians. It discusses the actions of suffragettes such as Kitty Marion and Emmeline Pankhurst, the concept of suffragette outrage, various threats against British political figures such as Winston Churchill and Lloyd George, and suffragette Mary Richardson's defacement of artwork at the London, England, National Gallery.

The author reflects on the creation of history curricula in schools in Great Britain to suggest that history education should include diverse religious, ethnic, and racial perspectives in addition to national history. Emphasis is given to topics such as history requirements for British students and compulsory study of history for pupils aged 11 to 14.