While we look back on the year gone by, a curated list of remarkable in-depth pieces stands out. Such pieces probe complex subjects including geopolitical intrigue and historical revelations to deeply personal sagas.
The Enigmatic Author and the Moral Fabric of a Country
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the nineties with scathing satires on authoritarianism. Although numerous of his writer peers have encountered suppression or left the nation, he still sell millions of books. This prompts a pertinent question: Has he turned into an supporter for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his only route out of incarceration was to enlist in the government forces. Following fourteen years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters may now cost him his life.
The Bitter Feud Over Our Ancient Origins
The discovery of fossilised bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was hailed as fundamentally changing the narrative of our species. However, a faction was convinced. The subsequent heated controversy has taken over the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Sect That Hid in the Open
One woman was just a child when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in reveal the shocking scale of exploitation it had perpetrated.
A Statesman's Unexpected Record on International Law
Numerous voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the Britain's commitment to human rights. Yet, the performance over the first year in office has been strikingly mixed.
Shattering a Nation's Identity
A film featuring a repentant con artist as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with covert recording asks thorny questions: Is she really changed, and what are the filmmaker's own motives?
The Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Darkest Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and cleaned – everything. In their darkest moments, individuals rely on him to restore peace.
Can an Renowned Institution Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, precarious finances and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's number one museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its reputation?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Severe Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries lacked an effective treatment solution – up until perhaps now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A violent extremist and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. Today, his teachings permeate the highest echelons of the state.
The English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret
With his brilliant intellect and sterling reputation, it's no surprise that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Then they began to become wary.
The Tiny Nation That Became the Global Mediation Center
An incredibly rich country has risen as a key actor on the international scene, working to broker peace in some of the most long-standing conflicts. Which factors are driving this unprecedented role?
An Close-Up View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Extremely disliked at home, the French leader thrives on the international stage, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to deal with a certain sitting American leader. 7 years after their previous meeting, a writer joined him as he readied himself for battle.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Case
How did the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her companion, charged with the death of their two-week-old baby?
The End of a Global Aid Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When actions were made to dismantle a major US aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was not unforeseen.
A Disturbing 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the sixties came to light, there was immense anxiety. But the precise story of what happened is still partially unclear.
A "Master" of the Online Age
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and distributed huge amounts of money to lucky contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or works of avant garde genius?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is grappling with the prospect that their islands may soon cease to exist. 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 without a home. I still hoped his situation could change for the better. That hope was sadly misplaced.
A International AI Race and a Crucial Move
In the recent past, after living half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he could hold the answers to which nation prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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