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Greg Beyer
Greg is an editor specializing in African history as well as the history of conflict from prehistoric times to the modern era. A prolific writer, he has authored over 400 articles for TheCollector. He is a former teacher with a BA in History & Linguistics from the University of Cape Town. Greg excels in academic writing and finds artistic expression through drawing and painting in his free time.
Education:University of Cape TownBA HistoryUniversity of Cape TownBA LinguisticsCityVarsityJournalism DiplomaExpertise:Articles by Greg Beyer
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Under the leadership of Black Hawk, many hundreds of Native Americans fought a desperate struggle of defiance against the United States’ westward expansion.
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Devoted to God and the Church, monks were an integral part of Medieval society. What did they do from day to day?
From the freezing cold Arctic to the balmy tropics, what are the world’s biggest islands?
Determining which World Wonder is the most visited is not a simple task!
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It’s the second largest continent with 54 recognized countries, but which of Africa’s countries is the smallest?