Artefact investigates the often misunderstood subject of depression, and why it is considered taboo in some cultures.
A stroke of luck
6 Mins read
Having a stroke; why it can happen to young people, and what it’s like to be a victim.
Well, that was awkward
4 Mins read
An awkward day with recently-divorced parents highlights the stresses it causes for the children.
Death café: what do Londoners think?
9 Mins read
We examine public attitudes to death, as a new café is being planned where that’s all you can talk about.
France bans supermarket food waste
2 Mins read
France passed a new law banning supermarkets to throw food in an attempt to reduce the waste in the country.
Property guardians: The plight of cheap rent
5 Mins read
Living in a disused building for a cheap price used to be glory days for guardians in London. Today the increasing uncertainty and precarious living conditions make the alternative to the housing crisis a failed system.
Watches: from necessity to social peacocking
7 Mins read
The watch has become a staple item that seems to track back a history of creating social status for the possessor
Inspired by left-wing politics and second-tier German football, Yorkshire St. Pauli are using sport to make a positive change to their local community
The death of courtship
4 Mins read
Whilst the dating minefield may be corrupted by our false sense of expectation, do we need to show more understanding?
"Wake up Italy!", it's time for equal rights
6 Mins read
Artefact goes to an Italian protest in London in favour of civil unions and same-sex marriage in Italy.