Switzerland's multifaceted identity
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Artefact tries to understand what Swiss identity is, looking into various aspects from politics and history to culture and lifestyle.
Edward Snowden's uncertain future
4 Mins read
Artefact joined a conference call with Edward Snowden about the importance of journalism in times of mass surveillance and Trump.
The legacy of Fidel Castro
6 Mins read
Was Castro’s rule beneficial or detrimental? What does his death mean for Cuba’s future and its relations with America?
Politics and the Stockholm syndrome
4 Mins read
Why are some people prepared to vote against their own interests in general elections?
Hungary's press fights for freedom
6 Mins read
Concerns grow that the Hungarian government is trying to take control of the country’s media.
Return to Amatrice
6 Mins read
Three months on, we ask why the medieval Italian town was so badly damaged by an earthquake.
Post-truth politics: how feelings trumped evidence
10 Mins read
In the search for a truthful politics, Artefact investigates whether being driven by emotion is really that bad.
Trump wins in America
3 Mins read
Trump rides a wave of anti-establishment sentiment to one of the most unusual election victories in US history.
Britain Furst: a political parody of the UK
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Founder of Britain Furst talks about creating viral content on British social media.
Italians fight back against outdated labels
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Diplomats protests over some schools in England and Wales distinguishing between Italian, Italian-Sicilian and Italian-Neapolitan.