My Turn

Real people sharing powerful, personal experiences.

Good afternoon, and welcome to your weekly dose of My Turn. In this edition, esteemed archaeologist Calliope Limneos-Papakosta digs into the finds of her tantalizing search for Alexander the Great’s ancient city; retired journalist Gregory Flannery tells his disturbing story of why a notorious pedophile priest he knew personally was plotting to kill him; Olivia Savoie spills on her unorthodox teenage friendship with someone decades older than her; Lisa McCarty empathizes with the plight of Kate Middleton through the lens of her own postpartum health struggles; and adventure photographer Krystle Wright relives some of the highs and lows of her storm-chasing, BASE-jumping career. Read their compelling personal stories and more only in Newsweek’s My Turn.

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I'm an Archaeologist Excavating Alexander the Great's Buried City

Deep in Alexandria's ancient royal quarter are the ruins of Alexander the Great's civilization—and we're making very important discoveries.

My Priest Tried to Kill Me

"You're going to meet a priest named Father Earl. Everybody thinks he's cool. Just don't be alone with him."

I Was a Teenager—My Best Friend Was in Her Forties

I treasure our friendship like one might relish an inherited jewel.

I Can Relate to Kate Middleton. I Know What She Needs

If I were the princess, I'd be doing the same thing she is—hiding away in a darkened black town car.

I'm a Storm-Chasing Adventure Photographer. I Live for Heart Explosions

With adventure, there's also danger. There have been close calls and lost friends.

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Shane Croucher is a Senior Editor based in London overseeing the My Turn section. He has previously led the Fact Check and News teams. Shane joined Newsweek in February 2018 from IBT UK. He is a graduate of the University of Lincoln, England. Click here to email.