As we reflect on the previous year, a selection of exceptional in-depth articles shines. These accounts probe multifaceted subjects from geopolitical intrigue and scientific discoveries to deeply personal journeys.
The Mysterious Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
Victor Pelevin became known in the nineties with scathing satires on power. Whereas several of his literary peers have encountered suppression or fled the country, he still move millions of copies. This raises a pertinent question: Has he turned into an apologist for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his sole route to escape prison was to enlist in the regime military. After 14 years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters could still put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Feud Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of ancient remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was heralded as completely re-writing the narrative of our human race. But, a faction was persuaded. The subsequent intense controversy has consumed the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Sect That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in uncover the disturbing scale of mistreatment it had committed.
A Leader's Curious Record on Human Rights
Numerous followers anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to human rights. Yet, the track record over the first year in office has been notably mixed.
Breaking a Country's Identity
A film tracking a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares corrupt individuals with hidden cameras poses thorny questions: Is this person really changed, and what are the filmmaker's true methods?
A Person Who Cleans Britain's Darkest Stains
From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and dealt with – it all. In their most challenging times, individuals rely on him to restore peace.
Can an Renowned Museum Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, difficult funding and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's leading museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to restore its legacy?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Severe Pregnancy
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an effective medical remedy – until perhaps now.
The Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A violent fanatic and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideas shape the uppermost echelons of government.
The English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret
With his keen intellect and flawless credentials, it's understandable that wealthy clients entrusted him with their assets. Then they started to become wary.
A Small State That Became the Global Mediation Center
An astonishingly wealthy Gulf state has risen as a significant player on the world stage, working to broker peace in some of the most long-standing conflicts. Which factors are fueling this ambitious endeavor?
An Close-Up View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply disliked at home, the French leader enjoys the world arena, where he positions himself as the leader uniquely positioned to handle a particular sitting US president. Seven years after their last encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the child of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with killing their two-week-old baby?
The End of a Global Development Agency: Far From Universal Regret
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was far from unexpected.
A Disturbing 1960s Experiment on Indian Women
When details about a medical study in the 1960s became public, there was widespread outrage. But the precise nature of the events remains partially contested.
The "Mozart" of the Attention Economy
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and given away huge amounts of money to lucky participants. But are these videos simply very savvy clickbait – or acts of daring genius?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is grappling with the prospect that their homeland may soon cease to exist. The critical issue is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
One Tragic Story of Youth Destitution
When I met a young boy he was 13 and homeless. I still believed his life could improve. That hope was sadly wrong.
The International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Defection
In 2020, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he may hold the secret to which nation prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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