While we look back on the past year, a assortment of remarkable in-depth pieces emerges. These narratives delve into complex subjects including geopolitical machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly personal stories.
A Puzzling Writer and the Soul of a Country
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the 1990s with biting critiques on authoritarianism. Although many of his writer contemporaries have faced censorship or left the nation, he continues to sell vast numbers of books. This prompts a key query: Has the author become an apologist for the regime?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his only route to escape incarceration was to enlist in the government military. Following 14 years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might still get him killed.
A Bitter Feud Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The finding of ancient remains in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as completely changing the history of our species. However, some scholars was persuaded. The subsequent bitter scholarly debate has dominated the careers of scholars ever since.
A UK Sect That Operated in the Open
One woman was only a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped reveal the disturbing scale of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
The Prime Minister's Curious Stance on Human Rights
A great many followers hoped that the prime minister would reaffirm the the nation's dedication to international law. However, the track record over the first year in office has been notably ambiguous.
Shattering a Country's Myth
A film tracking a remorseful con artist as she records corrupt individuals with covert recording raises difficult queries: Is she really a new person, and is the filmmaker's true methods?
The Man Who Cleans Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From crime scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and cleaned – everything. In their most challenging hours, families turn to him to bring back normalcy.
Can an Renowned Institution Survive an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, strained finances and the exposure of an internal thief, the UK's leading museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it restore its legacy?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Extreme Condition
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an reliable treatment remedy – up until potentially now.
The Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent extremist and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideology permeate the uppermost levels of government.
The English Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his brilliant intellect and flawless credentials, it's little wonder that high-net-worth individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to get uneasy.
The Small State That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Center
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has become a key player on the international scene, striving to broker peace in some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are behind this unprecedented role?
A Close-Up View at a Leader Gearing Up for International Battle
Extremely unpopular at domestically, the French leader enjoys the world arena, where he projects himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a certain former American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the summit.
During 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 partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old infant?
The Dismantling of a Major Development Agency: Not Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the world were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was far from unexpected.
The Disturbing 1960s Study on Indian Women
When details about a medical experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was immense anxiety. But the exact truth of the procedures is still somewhat unclear.
A "Genius" of the Online Economy
He's spent a full day in slime, 48 hours underground – and given away huge amounts of money to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply very savvy entertainment – or works of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's population is facing the possibility that their homeland may soon cease to exist. The critical question is: Where are they going to relocate?
A Tragic Story of Childhood Homelessness
When I met a young boy he was 13 and homeless. I still hoped his life might change for the better. That hope was devastatingly wrong.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Defection
In 2020, after living decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Now, he could possess the answers to who prevails in the global AI race.
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