As we consider the past year, a selection of exceptional in-depth articles emerges. These pieces delve into intricate topics from geopolitical intrigue and historical revelations to deeply personal journeys.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with biting critiques on power. While numerous of his literary peers have encountered censorship or left the country, he still move vast numbers of books. It prompts a key query: Has he turned into an apologist for the establishment?
Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Brutal Conflict
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his sole path out of incarceration was to enlist in the regime forces. After fourteen long years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters may still get him killed.
A Bitter Argument Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The discovery of ancient bones in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was hailed as fundamentally re-writing the history of our species. But, not everyone was convinced. The ensuing heated controversy has taken over the careers of scholars ever since.
A British Religious Group That Hid in the Open
One woman was just a child when her household joined the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the disturbing breadth of abuse it had committed.
The Prime Minister's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights
A great many followers hoped that the prime minister would reaffirm the Britain's commitment to human rights. But, the performance over the first year in office has been curiously ambiguous.
Breaking a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary featuring a repentant fraudster as she sets up unscrupulous clients with covert recording raises thorny queries: Is she really a new person, and is the filmmaker's own motives?
A Man Who Cleans Britain's Darkest Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – it all. In their stickiest moments, people turn to him to restore peace.
Will an Iconic Institution Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by colonial controversy, difficult finances and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's premier museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it salvage its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Severe Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries been without an consistent medical end – up until possibly now.
A Ghost of Extremism in Modern Government
A violent extremist and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideology permeate the very highest echelons of the state.
The British Professional With a Fraudulent Side
With his keen intellect and sterling reputation, it's no surprise that wealthy individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to become wary.
A Small Nation That Became the Global Diplomatic Center
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has risen as a key player on the international scene, working to broker peace in some of the most long-standing disputes. What are behind this ambitious project?
An Inside Look at a Leader Gearing Up for International Battle
Extremely disliked at home, President Macron thrives on the world arena, where he presents himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a particular former US president. Seven years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for the summit.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, charged with the death of their two-week-old baby?
An End of a Global Development Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest letdown was not unforeseen.
The Unethical 1960s Experiment on Indian Mothers
When details about a scientific study in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread outrage. But the precise truth of what happened remains partially shrouded.
A "Master" of the Online Age
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed enormous sums of money to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or acts of artistic genius?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is grappling with the reality that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The critical issue is: To where are they going to go?
One Tragic Case of Youth Destitution
As I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. I still hoped his life might change for the better. I was devastatingly mistaken.
A International AI Race and a Pivotal Defection
In the recent past, after living decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he might possess the secret to who wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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