While we consider the past year, a selection of outstanding in-depth pieces shines. Such accounts explore intricate themes including geopolitical intrigue and historical discoveries to deeply personal sagas.
The Puzzling Novelist and the Soul of a Nation
An author rose to fame in the nineties with scathing critiques on autocratic rule. While several of his literary peers have faced censorship or fled the nation, he still sell vast numbers of copies. This poses a pertinent question: Has the author evolved into an supporter for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Brutal Civil War
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his sole path to escape prison was to enlist in the government military. Following fourteen long years, his past as one of Assad's soldiers might still cost him his life.
A Fierce Argument Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The finding of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in 2001 was proclaimed as completely rewriting the history of our human race. Yet, a faction was convinced. The ensuing bitter controversy has taken over the lives of scholars ever since.
A British Cult That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the shocking extent of exploitation it had carried out.
A Prime Minister's Curious Stance on International Law
Numerous voters anticipated that the prime minister would restore the Britain's dedication to international law. Yet, the track record over the past year has been notably mixed.
Shattering a Nation's Identity
A film featuring a repentant fraudster as she ensnares corrupt individuals with covert recording raises complex queries: Is this person truly changed, and what are the director's true motives?
The Person Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and cleaned – it all. In their stickiest hours, families depend on him to bring back order.
Can an Renowned Institution Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by debates over its collection, precarious funding and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's premier cultural institution is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it restore its reputation?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Torture of Severe Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has long lacked an reliable medical end – until possibly now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A militant fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideology permeate the highest levels of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his keen mind and impeccable reputation, it's understandable that wealthy clients trusted him with their wealth. Then they began to get wary.
A Tiny Nation That Emerged as the Global Mediation Hub
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has risen as a major player on the world stage, attempting to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. What are behind this unprecedented role?
A Inside View at a President Preparing for International Summitry
Deeply unpopular at home, President Macron thrives on the international arena, where he positions himself as the leader uniquely positioned to manage a particular sitting American leader. Seven years after their previous encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the child of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with killing their two-week-old baby?
An Dismantling of a Global Aid Organization: Far From Universal Regret
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was not unexpected.
A Disturbing 1960s Experiment on Indian Women
When details about a scientific experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was immense shock. But the exact truth of the procedures is still partially contested.
A "Master" of the Online Age
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and showered enormous amounts of money to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply very clever entertainment – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Seas
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's people is grappling with the possibility that their homeland may in the near future be submerged. The critical issue is: To where are they supposed to go?
One Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still thought his life might turn around. That hope was tragically misplaced.
The International AI Competition and a Crucial Move
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he might hold the secret to which nation wins the worldwide AI race.
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