Contacting the afterlife
7 Mins read
Artefact investigates the spirit world, and how many people claim they’re still in touched with loved ones who have passed away.
Radio 1 at 50: Fighting to stay relevant
8 Mins read
Are internet radio stations the new pirates? Strong community, diverse roster and digital engagement may be giving them the edge over older rivals.
Small town, big heroes
9 Mins read
The stories of six people who fought to give the small Catalan town of Aiguaviva the right to democracy on October 1st.
The vogue for face-lifting in Asia
7 Mins read
Cosmetic surgery and non-surgical enhancements: an increasingly-popular way to reach the pinnacle of aesthetics in Asia.
Instagram is the social network deemed the most detrimental to the mental well-being of young adults, but are memes about mental health helpful or harmful?
Alternative money: the bitcoin bubble
3 Mins read
What is Bitcoin, how does it work, and what can be done with it? Artefact examines the new world of the cryptocurrency.
Is there a gun culture in the UK?
8 Mins read
How can the UK tackle gun crime if many deny the existence of gun culture, just because it is not on the same level as the US?
George Moncur: Faith and football
5 Mins read
The line between football and religion can be easily blurred. But what happens when the two directly collide?
Albania: A country in transition
14 Mins read
Twenty years after the Albanian Civil War and the biggest diaspora in its history, Artefact explores how the Balkan country is being resurrected from a state of emergency.
Why do South Koreans want white skin?
4 Mins read
As skin whitening procedures become increasingly popular, we’re left wondering just why pale skin is seen as so desirable?