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
How the Roman Empire Fell Step by StepSpanning many decades, the fall of the Roman Empire was a long process, studded with tragedy and catastrophic failures.
The Gold Masks of Mycenae and the Secrets of the Lion GateRepresenting wealth and power, the golden death masks and the Lion Gate of Mycenae are some of the most important relics from Bronze Age Greece.
Representing wealth and power, the golden death masks and the Lion Gate of Mycenae are some of the most important relics from Bronze Age Greece.
What Is the Most Populous Country in Africa?On a continent with 1.5 billion people, which African country has the biggest population?
On a continent with 1.5 billion people, which African country has the biggest population?
What Are the 3 Largest Countries in Africa?Africa is a continent with 54 countries, but which one is the largest?
Africa is a continent with 54 countries, but which one is the largest?
5 of the Most Famous Buildings From Ancient RomeAt the heart of the Roman Empire, the city of Rome was home to many incredible works of ancient architecture that are still admired to this day.
At the heart of the Roman Empire, the city of Rome was home to many incredible works of ancient architecture that are still admired to this day.
7 of the Most Famous Buildings in Ancient GreeceAncient Greece was home to the world’s most incredible buildings, some of which still draw many tourists today.
7 Cities in the United States and How They Got Their NicknamesFrom sea to shining sea, the United States is full of cities with interesting names and nicknames.
From sea to shining sea, the United States is full of cities with interesting names and nicknames.
5 Different Types of Armor in the Ancient WorldFrom bronze to iron, to bone and leather, the soldiers of the ancient world were clad in a large variety of interesting types of armor.
Swaziland: The Last Autocratic Monarchy in the WorldWith a history of expansion, struggle, and scandal, Eswatini’s monarchy continues to make headlines.
With a history of expansion, struggle, and scandal, Eswatini’s monarchy continues to make headlines.
6 Interesting Facts About the Scablands (Washington State)With bleak vistas and fascinating features, the Scablands is a place of unparalleled distinctiveness in the United States.
When Did Women Get the Right to Vote in the United States?Over a hundred years ago, women achieved the right to vote across the United States. What was the impact?
Over a hundred years ago, women achieved the right to vote across the United States. What was the impact?
8 Most Famous Cats From HistoryCats have been by our side for thousands of years, and some of them have become incredibly famous.
Cats have been by our side for thousands of years, and some of them have become incredibly famous.