Upon consider the year gone by, a curated list of exceptional in-depth articles stands out. Such accounts delve into complex topics including political machinations and historical discoveries to deeply personal sagas.
The Enigmatic Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
An author rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with biting commentaries on authoritarianism. Although numerous of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or fled the country, he continues to move vast numbers of books. This poses a pressing query: Has he become an supporter for the regime?
Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Brutal Civil War
The story of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his only route out of incarceration was to join the government military. Following fourteen years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters could still cost him his life.
A Fierce Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The discovery of fossilised bones in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was hailed as fundamentally rewriting the history of our human race. Yet, some scholars was convinced. The resulting intense controversy has consumed the lives of researchers ever since.
The British Cult That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped uncover the shocking scale of exploitation it had perpetrated.
A Prime Minister's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
Many voters expected that the former human rights lawyer would restore the the nation's dedication to international law. However, the record over the past year has been notably mixed.
Shattering a Country's Self-Image
A documentary featuring a repentant master criminal as she sets up corrupt individuals with covert recording poses difficult queries: Is she really a new person, and what are the filmmaker's own methods?
A Man Who Remediates Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and restored – everything. In their darkest hours, people rely on him to restore normalcy.
Can an Iconic Museum Survive an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by debates over its collection, precarious finances and the revelation of an internal thief, the UK's premier museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it restore its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Torture of Severe Pregnancy
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has long lacked an reliable treatment solution – until potentially now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Government
A militant extremist and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a political outcast 35 years ago. Today, his ideas influence the uppermost levels of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Crooked Side
With his sharp intellect and flawless credentials, it's understandable that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their assets. Then they began to get suspicious.
The Small Nation That Became the World's Mediation Hub
An incredibly rich country has transformed into a key force on the world stage, striving to mediate some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are driving this ambitious role?
An Inside View at a President Gearing Up for Global Battle
Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader relishes the world arena, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a certain sitting American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the summit.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Case
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with killing their newborn infant?
An End of a Major Development Agency: Not Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a prominent aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was not unforeseen.
The Shocking 1960s Study on Indian Women
When information about a medical experiment in the sixties became public, there was widespread outrage. But the precise truth of the events is still somewhat unclear.
A "Master" of the Attention Economy
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, two days underground – and distributed enormous sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these productions simply very clever clickbait – or acts of artistic genius?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is facing the prospect that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The urgent question is: Where are they going to go?
One Heartbreaking Case of Childhood Homelessness
When I met a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. I still thought his life could improve. I was tragically misplaced.
A International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Move
In 2020, after spending decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he could hold the answers to who prevails in the global AI race.
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