Life behind scars
Sylvia Mac has spent most of her life trying to hide the painful scars that cover her body. At the age of 48, she decided enough was enough
LifestyleSociety
For every scar, a story
In a world that can seem transfixed by perfection, photographer Sophie Mayanne decided to begin documenting people’s scars
LifestyleSociety
Death: no longer such a taboo?
Ever thought about planning your own funeral? Suzanne Bearne, who has arranged hers, asks: are we beginning to engage more openly with death...
Society
Are you a human supremacist?
“There is a whole world waiting for us, ready to welcome us home,” says environmental philosopher Derrick Jensen. He explains our near-unive...
Environment
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