What does it take to be a nun in 2022?
9 Mins read
The representation of nuns through TV media today, is outdated, so we went to find out the reality.
Auroville: An experimental society
6 Mins read
Artefact meets a former resident of Auroville, and we examine the history and workings of the experimental town in Southern India.
Northern Ireland: 'Our happiness is debatable'
6 Mins read
A debate over the understanding of LGBT+ issues in Northern Ireland has been sparked by comments made by two leading DUP members who spoke sympathetically towards the practice of conversion therapy.
God, but at a distance
5 Mins read
How do national Lockdowns affect mental wellbeing of religious people, and how are places of worship adapting?
Can religious and sexual extremes co-exist?
8 Mins read
We examine the battle to maintain a balance between two extreme identities through the experiences of one writer.
Could this all be a sign of a society in decline? And if so, what are the causes?
A land lost: China's oppression of Tibet
9 Mins read
The region of Tibet is one rich in religion, culture and myth. Since 1951, China has exerted complete control via occupation, leaving Tibetans, and their homeland, isolated and oppressed.
A day in the life of an Egyptian Cinderella
4 Mins read
Life as an Egyptian woman in Cairo, living with a curfew and struggling with gender equality.
The secret atheism of former Muslims
14 Mins read
We hear from a former Muslin about why he transitioned out Islam despite the risk of death and rejection from his friends, family and community.
Recovering from Christianity
22 Mins read
Imagine losing your friends, family or community. Former Christians tell Artefact their shocking experiences of questioning the existence of God.