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
The Fall of the Western Roman Empire That Marked the Start of the Dark Ages
The gradual decline and symbolic end of the Roman Empire in Europe had profound effects, ushering in a new era known as the Dark Ages.
Who Was the 9,000-Year-Old Bad Dürrenberg Shaman?
The skeletal remains of a woman from the Mesolithic Era revealed exactly why she was thought to have a spiritual connection to the divine.
How Hitler Forced the Anschluss and Absorbed Austria in 1938
The annexation of Austria bolstered the Third Reich before the onset of the Second World War.
The 7 Largest Empires That Ruthlessly Ruled the World
From the British Empire to Genghis Khan's Mongol Horde and Qing Dynasty China, these are the seven largest empires the world has ever seen.
The Battle of Moscow Was a Major Turning Point in WWII
A key objective for the German war machine, Moscow resisted its onslaught and guided the Soviet Union to ultimate victory.
What Antics Did Charles Darwin Get Up to in the Galápagos?
Tossing Iguanas and riding tortoises, Darwin’s expedition to the Galápagos seemed childishly irresponsible at times, but it was crucial to forming his theories that would upend the scientific world.
How Ostrogoths Created a Kingdom in Italy From the Ashes of Roman Civilization
Theodoric's Ostrogothic Kingdom rose from Rome's ashes. How did one man's violent ambition lead to an era of surprising peace and cooperation?
How Vaporwave Turned Retro Tech and Mall Culture Into Fine Art
Much more than a decorative art meme, vaporwave has deeper meaning, not just in nostalgia but as a justifiable cultural critique.
The Complex and Contentious History of Crimea
One of the world’s most contentious areas, Crimea has long been a battleground for empires and is still a contested territory.
How Did a South African Doctor Achieve the First Human Heart Transplant in 1967?
In 1967, a medical first stunned the world and brought international attention to Christiaan Barnard, a young doctor from Cape Town.
Rosemary Kennedy: Victim of a Cruel Medical Procedure
A victim of a horrific medical practice, what happened to Rosemary Kennedy?
England Was Born at Brunanburh Not Hastings
A great clash of armies, the Battle of Brunanburh was a showdown between the Anglo-Saxons and their many enemies.