Upon reflect on the year gone by, a assortment of outstanding in-depth pieces emerges. These pieces explore intricate themes ranging from political intrigue and historical revelations to deeply human sagas.
A Puzzling Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Country
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the nineties with sharp satires on autocratic rule. Whereas many of his literary peers have encountered censorship or left the nation, he still move millions of copies. This poses a key query: Has the author become an apologist for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The story of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his sole path out of incarceration was to join the government forces. After fourteen years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might still put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The finding of ancient bones in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as radically rewriting the narrative of our species. But, a faction was convinced. The ensuing intense argument has dominated the careers of researchers ever since.
A British Cult That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was just a child when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the shocking extent of mistreatment it had carried out.
A Leader's Puzzling Stance on International Law
A great many supporters expected that the prime minister would reaffirm the the nation's dedication to human rights. However, the performance over the past year has been curiously ambiguous.
Challenging a Nation's Myth
A documentary following a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with covert recording asks thorny questions: Is she genuinely reformed, and what are the filmmaker's own motives?
The Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Darkest Scenes
From crime scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – it all. In their stickiest hours, people depend on him to restore order.
Can an Iconic Institution Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, precarious funding and the exposure of an internal thief, the UK's number one cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to restore its standing?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Severe Condition
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an reliable treatment solution – up until possibly now.
A Legacy of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A violent extremist and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideas influence the highest levels of the state.
The English Gentleman With a Crooked Secret
With his keen intellect and flawless background, it's understandable that wealthy clients trusted him with their wealth. Until they started to become uneasy.
A Small Nation That Became the Global Mediation Hub
An incredibly rich Gulf state has become a major player on the world stage, striving to mediate some of the most long-standing disputes. Which factors are driving this unprecedented endeavor?
A Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply unpopular at domestically, the French leader relishes the international stage, where he presents himself as the statesman best placed to handle a certain sitting American leader. 7 years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he readied himself for the summit.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Case
What led to the child of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with the death of their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Global Development Agency: Far From Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent aid agency, many around the world were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was far from unexpected.
A Unethical 1960s Experiment on Indian Women
When details about a scientific experiment in the sixties became public, there was widespread outrage. But the exact nature of what happened is still partially unclear.
The "Genius" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days underground – and showered huge sums of money to selected participants. But are these productions simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or acts of daring brilliance?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is confronting the possibility that their homeland may in the near future be submerged. The pressing issue is: Where are they going to relocate?
A Sorrowful Story of Childhood Homelessness
When I met a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. Even then believed his situation could change for the better. That hope was tragically mistaken.
A International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Move
In the recent past, after living decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he could possess the secret to who wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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