About 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 500 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
BA History
University of Cape Town
BA Linguistics
University of Cape Town
Journalism Diploma
CityVarsity
Areas of Expertise
About 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 500 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
BA History
University of Cape Town
BA Linguistics
University of Cape Town
Journalism Diploma
CityVarsity
Areas of Expertise
How Ndebele Women Created One of Africa’s Most Iconic Art Forms
Ndebele art carries deep meaning as part of cultural heritage and as a symbolic form that survived the oppression and dispossession of its people.
Why Xerxes Dug a Canal Across the Athos Peninsula
With brute force and engineering skill, the Persians defied a natural boundary to supply their vast army in Greece.
How Imported Palm Trees Defined Los Angeles Art and Pop Culture
An iconic part of the skyline, palm trees have been used by artists throughout the eras to symbolize many things about the City of Angels.
Why France Is Actually the Most Victorious Nation in War
Given modern stereotypes, it comes as a surprise that France has actually won more battles than any other nation.
Which National Flags Feature the Most Colors in the World?
From purple parrots to pink lions and dazzling displays of rich color, some of the world’s flags are vibrant and ignore all the rules!
How H. P. Lovecraft Shaped the Horror That Still Dominates Pop Culture
H.P. Lovecraft’s legacy endures as the writer who turned personal tragedy into cosmic horror and transformed genre storytelling.
What Happened in Vienna After WWII?
After the Second World War, Vienna was a divided city where the Western Allies and Soviets vied for influence.
How Banknotes Express National Culture and Visual Identity
Full of complex art, banknotes are more than just currency – they are a reflection of national ideas, people, places, culture, and history.
The Ancient Greek Roots of the World’s Most Offensive Gesture
Flipping the bird has been a common insult for millennia and is far older than even the apocryphal myths suggest.
Did Spartans Really Say These Famous Quotes at Thermopylae?
There are many quotes that come from the Battle of Thermopylae and the last stand of the 300 Spartans, but which ones are verifiable?
Why Did British Soldiers Wear Red Uniforms for Centuries?
Contrary to popular myth, the signature color of the British Empire wasn’t used to hide blood!
How Wild Were the Parties in Ancient History Really?
Excessive drinking and debauchery certainly existed, but how common were wild parties in ancient times?