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 6 Oldest Towns in the United StatesFrom the coasts of New England to the deserts of New Mexico, here are six of America’s oldest towns and cities.
What Do Cave Paintings Tell Us About Prehistoric Life and Culture?From the depths of prehistory, cave paintings give us valuable insights into the lives of our ancestors.
From the depths of prehistory, cave paintings give us valuable insights into the lives of our ancestors.
What We Know (So Far) About the World’s Oldest Megalithic SiteA place of mystery and intense investigation, Göbekli Tepe is a Neolithic site that holds many answers about our ancestors who lived over 11,000 years ago.
A place of mystery and intense investigation, Göbekli Tepe is a Neolithic site that holds many answers about our ancestors who lived over 11,000 years ago.
7 Ingenious Roman Inventions That Changed HistoryFor over a thousand years, Rome stamped its mark on the ancient world through innovations and ingenious inventions that changed the course of history.
For over a thousand years, Rome stamped its mark on the ancient world through innovations and ingenious inventions that changed the course of history.
4 of the Biggest Cities in Ancient MesopotamiaA part of the world with many archaeological questions still unanswered, Mesopotamia had many large and prosperous cities.
A part of the world with many archaeological questions still unanswered, Mesopotamia had many large and prosperous cities.
6 Ways to Pass the Time in the Middle Ages (Medieval Entertainment)The Middle Ages were far from all doom and gloom. People had plenty of free time and invented various entertainments to pass the time enjoyably.
How Did Gunpowder Change Warfare?One of the most important inventions in human history, gunpowder permanently changed warfare.
One of the most important inventions in human history, gunpowder permanently changed warfare.
5 Biggest Cities in Ancient EgyptThe Ancient Egyptian civilization spanned many millennia. What were its biggest cities?
Where Are the Oldest Cave Paintings? 6 Key Sites ExplainedMany places around the world hold invaluable treasures in the form of the oldest cave paintings, giving us insights into the lives of our prehistoric ancestors.
Many places around the world hold invaluable treasures in the form of the oldest cave paintings, giving us insights into the lives of our prehistoric ancestors.
North Sentinel Island, Home to One of the Last Uncontacted TribesOne of the most dangerous places to visit, North Sentinel Island, is not known for the hospitality of its inhabitants.
The Brutal Journey to Becoming a Knight in Medieval EuropeIn Medieval times, becoming a knight was a brutal and grueling journey that produced the finest warriors in Europe.
In Medieval times, becoming a knight was a brutal and grueling journey that produced the finest warriors in Europe.
The Mythology Behind Avatar and the Sacred Planet TropeThe mythology of the "Sacred Planet", from the ancient Mother Earth archetype to the modern myth of Avatar's Pandora.
The mythology of the "Sacred Planet", from the ancient Mother Earth archetype to the modern myth of Avatar's Pandora.