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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
A figure of legendary status, Wild Bill Hickok entered the annals of history as a gunslinger, showman, cattle rustler, and lawman.
One of the bloodiest contests of the First World War, the Battle of Verdun was a critical battle that helped define the outcome of the war.
With a rapidly urbanizing population of 1.5 billion people, the African continent is home to some of the world’s largest cities.
Science fiction in art has been a genre that has grown significantly over the past century, and has introduced many new themes to the art world.
A leading figure in the formation of the modern world order, Jan Smuts was a warrior and a statesman who left a powerful legacy.
Japan is full of incredible tourist destinations for those looking to engage in the country’s culture, history, or natural beauty.
Born into French nobility during a time of change and becoming an empress, Josephine Bonaparte lived a storied life full of trials and tribulations.
A sexualized figure from late medieval Italy, was Lucrezia Borgia a salacious femme fatale or an innocent pawn in her family’s insidious machinations?