While we look back on the past year, a selection of remarkable in-depth articles emerges. These accounts explore intricate themes including political intrigue and historical revelations to profoundly personal stories.
The Enigmatic Author and the Moral Fabric of a Country
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the 1990s with biting satires on authoritarianism. Although numerous of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or left the nation, he continues to sell millions of copies. This raises a pressing question: Has he turned into an supporter for the regime?
Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The story of a young man, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his sole route to escape prison was to enlist in the regime forces. After 14 years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might still cost him his life.
A Acrimonious Dispute Over Our Ancient Origins
The discovery of ancient remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was heralded as radically rewriting the narrative of our human race. But, a faction was persuaded. The subsequent intense scholarly debate has dominated the lives of scholars ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Operated in the Open
One woman was just a child when her family joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the shocking breadth of abuse it had committed.
The Prime Minister's Curious Record on Human Rights
A great many voters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would restore the Britain's dedication to human rights. However, the track record over the first year in office has been curiously inconsistent.
Breaking a Country's Identity
A documentary tracking a remorseful con artist as she ensnares corrupt individuals with hidden cameras poses thorny queries: Is this person genuinely reformed, and is the director's own intentions?
A Man Who Remediates Britain's Most Difficult Stains
From murder scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has seen – and cleaned – everything. In their most challenging times, families rely on him to bring back order.
Will an Famous Institution Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, precarious finances and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's premier cultural institution is in a major crisis. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its reputation?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Torture of Severe Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an reliable treatment remedy – until possibly now.
The Ghost of Extremism in Modern Government
A militant extremist and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a political outcast 35 years ago. Today, his teachings influence the highest echelons of government.
An British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his brilliant intellect and flawless reputation, it's understandable that affluent individuals entrusted him with their assets. Until they started to get suspicious.
A Small State That Became the Global Diplomatic Capital
An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has risen as a key actor on the international scene, attempting to broker peace in some of the most complex disputes. What are driving this ambitious endeavor?
A Inside View at a President Preparing for Global Summitry
Deeply unpopular at domestically, President Macron thrives on the international arena, where he presents himself as the leader uniquely positioned to handle a particular former American leader. 7 years after their last meeting, a writer joined him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Trial of a Tragic Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with killing their newborn infant?
An End of a Global Aid Organization: Not Universal Regret
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was not unexpected.
A Unethical 1960s Study on Indian Women
When details about a scientific study in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread shock. But the full truth of what happened remains somewhat unclear.
The "Mozart" of the Online Age
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and showered enormous amounts of money to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the reality that their islands may soon cease to exist. The urgent issue is: Where are they supposed to go?
One Sorrowful Story of Youth Destitution
As I met a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still thought his situation could turn around. That hope was tragically wrong.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Defection
In 2020, after living half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he might possess the answers to which nation prevails in the global AI race.
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