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.
Articles by Greg Beyer
The Scandalous Life of Alexander VI, the Borgia Who Became a PopeOne of the most notorious figures of the Renaissance, Pope Alexander VI invited scandal even before he donned the papal robes.
8 of the Human Civilization’s First Cities That Still Echo Through HistoryFor many thousands of years, human beings have been creating towns and cities in which to live. Here are some of the first cities we ever built.
For many thousands of years, human beings have been creating towns and cities in which to live. Here are some of the first cities we ever built.
The Evolution of Swords in Europe (From Ancient to Modern Times)From ancient times into the modern era, swords in Europe have evolved alongside the continent’s turbulent history.
From ancient times into the modern era, swords in Europe have evolved alongside the continent’s turbulent history.
The History of Mining in South AfricaOne of the most mineral-rich countries in the world, South Africa has a formidable mining sector on which many international industries depend.
One of the most mineral-rich countries in the world, South Africa has a formidable mining sector on which many international industries depend.
6 Indigenous Inventions That Are in Use TodayDespite often being designated as primitive, Indigenous cultures contributed valuable inventions that are still used in modern culture.
Despite often being designated as primitive, Indigenous cultures contributed valuable inventions that are still used in modern culture.
The Gear That Made Roman Legionaries UnstoppableMuch of what made Roman soldiers so effective was the gear they carried, from weapons and armor to basic clothing and essential tools.
How Noblemen Gained Power and Privilege in Medieval TimesIn Medieval times, significant power lay in the hands of the nobles. How they acquired and maintained it shaped the dynamic of feudalism in Europe.
In Medieval times, significant power lay in the hands of the nobles. How they acquired and maintained it shaped the dynamic of feudalism in Europe.
What Was It Like to Be a Peasant in Medieval England?Living conditions for peasants in medieval England were better than most people imagine, with good working conditions and plenty of opportunities for fun.
The History of Lesotho, Africa’s Mountain KingdomFrom its inception as a semi-independent polity to the modern era, Lesotho has endured for over 200 years.
From its inception as a semi-independent polity to the modern era, Lesotho has endured for over 200 years.
The Intriguing Life of Cesare Borgia That Inspired MachiavelliA man of significant ambition and cunning, Cesare Borgia left a legacy in Renaissance Italy that has fascinated scholars to this day.
The 5 Oldest Native American Towns in the United StatesNative American Towns were founded centuries, and in some cases millennia, before Columbus. Explore these living communities that long predate European settlement.
Native American Towns were founded centuries, and in some cases millennia, before Columbus. Explore these living communities that long predate European settlement.
The Brutal Legacy of Germany in NamibiaWhile the Germans left a brutal legacy upon the country that is now Namibia, they also left behind some noteworthy architecture.
While the Germans left a brutal legacy upon the country that is now Namibia, they also left behind some noteworthy architecture.