As we look back on the previous year, a assortment of outstanding in-depth pieces emerges. Such accounts probe intricate themes ranging from political intrigue and scientific discoveries to profoundly personal sagas.
The Puzzling Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
An author became known in the post-Soviet era with sharp critiques on autocratic rule. While many of his literary peers have faced censorship or fled the country, he still move vast numbers of copies. It prompts a pressing question: Has he become an defender for the establishment?
Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Brutal Civil War
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his sole route to escape incarceration was to join the regime forces. After fourteen long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might still cost him his life.
A Bitter Feud Over Our Earliest Origins
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in 2001 was hailed as completely changing the narrative of our human race. However, some scholars was in agreement. The ensuing intense controversy has taken over the careers of scholars ever since.
A British Sect That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the appalling extent of abuse it had carried out.
A Statesman's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
Many supporters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the the nation's commitment to human rights. However, the record over the first year in office has been strikingly mixed.
Breaking a Nation's Myth
A documentary tracking a remorseful con artist as she sets up corrupt individuals with hidden cameras asks thorny questions: Is this person really changed, and is the director's true intentions?
A Person Who Remediates Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and restored – everything. In their stickiest hours, families turn to him to restore peace.
Will an Iconic Museum Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by restitution claims, difficult finances and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's leading cultural institution is in a major crisis. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Severe Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries lacked an effective treatment end – up until perhaps now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A militant extremist and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideology permeate the highest echelons of government.
An British Professional With a Crooked Side
With his brilliant intellect and impeccable reputation, it's little wonder that wealthy clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to get wary.
A Small State That Became the Global Mediation Center
An incredibly rich country has risen as a key player on the international scene, attempting to mediate some of the most long-standing disputes. Which factors are fueling this unprecedented endeavor?
A Inside Look at a President Preparing for International Battle
Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron relishes the world stage, where he projects himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a certain former American leader. Seven years after their previous meeting, a writer joined him as he readied himself for the fray.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Case
What led to the child of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with the death of their newborn infant?
An End of a Major Development Organization: Far From Universal Regret
When efforts were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was not unexpected.
A Shocking Mid-Century Study on Indian Women
When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s became public, there was immense anxiety. But the precise truth of the procedures remains partially contested.
The "Genius" of the Online Economy
He's spent 24 hours in slime, 48 hours underground – and given away vast amounts of cash to selected participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of daring brilliance?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's population is confronting the reality that their islands may in the near future be submerged. The urgent issue is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
One Tragic Case of Youth Destitution
As I encountered Craig he was 13 and homeless. Even then hoped his situation might change for the better. I was devastatingly wrong.
A International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after living half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he might hold the secret to who prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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