While we reflect on the previous year, a assortment of remarkable in-depth articles shines. Such narratives delve into complex subjects from geopolitical intrigue and scientific discoveries to deeply personal stories.
A Mysterious Novelist and the Conscience of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist became known in the 1990s with sharp critiques on autocratic rule. While numerous of his literary contemporaries have encountered suppression or fled the nation, he still sell millions of books. It poses a pertinent query: Has the author evolved into an supporter for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his sole route to escape prison was to enlist in the regime forces. Following 14 years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's fighters could still cost him his life.
A Acrimonious Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of ancient remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was proclaimed as completely changing the narrative of our human race. But, a faction was convinced. The subsequent bitter argument has consumed the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The British Cult That Operated in the Open
One woman was just a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the appalling extent of abuse it had carried out.
A Prime Minister's Curious Record on Human Rights
A great many voters hoped that the prime minister would restore the UK's dedication to human rights. Yet, the performance over the first year in office has been strikingly inconsistent.
Breaking a Nation's Identity
A documentary featuring a repentant fraudster as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with covert recording asks difficult questions: Is she genuinely reformed, and what are the filmmaker's true methods?
The Man Who Remediates Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and cleaned – everything. In their darkest hours, families turn to him to restore order.
Will an Renowned Institution Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by debates over its collection, strained finances and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's leading cultural institution is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it salvage its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long been without an effective treatment end – until perhaps now.
The Spectre of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A militant extremist and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology shape the uppermost echelons of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Dishonest Secret
With his sharp mind and impeccable reputation, it's no surprise that wealthy clients entrusted him with their assets. Until they started to become uneasy.
The Tiny Nation That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Hub
An astonishingly rich country has become a significant player on the world stage, working to mediate some of the most complex conflicts. What are fueling this unprecedented role?
An Close-Up Look at a President Preparing for International Battle
Extremely disliked at domestically, the French leader thrives on the world arena, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a particular former American leader. 7 years after their last encounter, a writer joined him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the child of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with killing their two-week-old infant?
The End of a Global Development Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was far from unforeseen.
A Unethical 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a medical study in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread outrage. But the exact nature of the events is still somewhat contested.
The "Genius" of the Online Economy
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and given away enormous sums of cash to lucky contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or acts of artistic brilliance?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Rising Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's population is confronting the possibility that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The pressing question is: To where are they supposed to go?
One Sorrowful Story of Childhood Destitution
When I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. Even then thought his life might improve. I was tragically mistaken.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Crucial Move
In the recent past, after living decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he could possess the key to who wins the global technological rivalry.
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