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 Modern Architecture Still Uses Medieval Tactics to Exclude People
While hostile architecture is often seen as a modern phenomenon, it has a foundational history that stretches back millennia.
How Intelligence and Engineering Won World War II’s Greatest Tank Clash
The Battle of Kursk in the summer of 1943 was the largest tank battle in World War II, with German and Soviet forces deploying over 8,000 tanks.
5 Historic Trees and Their Extraordinary Stories
Famous for simply existing and witnessing history, some individual trees have made it into the history books.
How Lord Kitchener Defined Modern Warfare Through Ruthless Efficiency
Taking a leading role during the transition to modern warfare, Kitchener was a contentious yet effective figure.
What Are the Most Difficult Languages to Learn? (For English Speakers)
Some languages are harder to learn than others. Difficulty often depends on your first language, so here are the hardest languages for English speakers.
These 5 Cities Held Europe’s Largest Populations During the Renaissance
The Renaissance was a time of massive change in Europe, and served as a foundation of growth for some of the continent’s biggest cities.
The Real Indiana Jones Who Brought the Book of the Dead to the West
For EA Wallis Budge, acquiring the Book of the Dead from Egypt involved a great deal of risk.
How the Fight for Gender Equality Is Saving the Planet
The fight for gender equality has led women to become inextricably linked to environmental concerns. What does this mean for the environment?
The Turbulent History of the Kingdom of Kongo
A powerful state in central west Africa, the Kingdom of Kongo remains an integral part of the region’s rich history.
Why Odysseus’s Father Is the Forgotten Hero of Ithaca
A background figure throughout Homer's Odyssey, Odysseus’ father, Laertes, comes to the fore, playing a pivotal role at the end of the epic.
How Odysseus Escaped the Terrifying Man-Eating Giants (Laestrygonians)
After meeting the brutal Laestrygonians, Odysseus’ fleet is destroyed, and most of his men will never return home.
Emma Watson and HeForShe: Fighting for Gender Equality
In 2014, Emma Watson launched the HeForShe campaign, with the aim of involving men and people of all genders in the fight for gender equality.