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 Gear That Made Roman Legionaries UnstoppableMuch of what made Roman soldiers so effective was the gear they carried, from weapons and armor to basic clothing and essential tools.
How Noblemen Gained Power and Privilege in Medieval TimesIn Medieval times, significant power lay in the hands of the nobles. How they acquired and maintained it shaped the dynamic of feudalism in Europe.
In Medieval times, significant power lay in the hands of the nobles. How they acquired and maintained it shaped the dynamic of feudalism in Europe.
What Was It Like to Be a Peasant in Medieval England?Living conditions for peasants in medieval England were better than most people imagine, with good working conditions and plenty of opportunities for fun.
Living conditions for peasants in medieval England were better than most people imagine, with good working conditions and plenty of opportunities for fun.
The History of Lesotho, Africa’s Mountain KingdomFrom its inception as a semi-independent polity to the modern era, Lesotho has endured for over 200 years.
From its inception as a semi-independent polity to the modern era, Lesotho has endured for over 200 years.
The Intriguing Life of Cesare Borgia That Inspired MachiavelliA man of significant ambition and cunning, Cesare Borgia left a legacy in Renaissance Italy that has fascinated scholars to this day.
A man of significant ambition and cunning, Cesare Borgia left a legacy in Renaissance Italy that has fascinated scholars to this day.
The 5 Oldest Native American Towns in the United StatesNative American Towns were founded centuries, and in some cases millennia, before Columbus. Explore these living communities that long predate European settlement.
The Brutal Legacy of Germany in NamibiaWhile the Germans left a brutal legacy upon the country that is now Namibia, they also left behind some noteworthy architecture.
While the Germans left a brutal legacy upon the country that is now Namibia, they also left behind some noteworthy architecture.
The Rise & Fall of Maximilien Robespierre (Reign of Terror, Death, Beliefs)One of the most influential figures of the French Revolution, Maximilien Robespierre is a complex historical figure.
The 5 Most Populous European Cities During the RenaissanceThe 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 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 7 Oldest Towns in the United StatesFrom the coasts of New England to the deserts of New Mexico, here are seven 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.