As we look back on the year gone by, a assortment of outstanding in-depth articles shines. These accounts delve into complex themes including political intrigue and historical discoveries to profoundly human journeys.
The Puzzling Novelist and the Soul of a Nation
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the 1990s with biting commentaries on power. Although many of his writer peers have faced censorship or fled the nation, he still sell millions of books. This poses a key question: Has the author turned into an defender for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Conflict
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his sole way out of prison was to enlist in the government military. After fourteen years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might now put him in mortal danger.
The Acrimonious Dispute Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The unearthing of fossilised bones in the Chadian sands in 2001 was proclaimed as fundamentally rewriting the story of our species. Yet, some scholars was in agreement. The resulting intense scholarly debate has dominated the careers of researchers ever since.
The UK Cult That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the appalling breadth of exploitation it had committed.
A Statesman's Puzzling Stance on International Law
A great many followers anticipated that the prime minister would restore the Britain's commitment to human rights. But, the record over the past year has been strikingly ambiguous.
Breaking a Country's Self-Image
A documentary following a repentant fraudster as she sets up unscrupulous clients with covert recording raises thorny questions: Is this person truly reformed, and is the filmmaker's true methods?
A Person Who Cleans the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From murder scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and cleaned – everything. In their darkest moments, families depend on him to restore order.
Will an Renowned Institution Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Beset by debates over its collection, precarious finances and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's leading museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it restore its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Torture of Severe Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an consistent treatment end – up until possibly now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A militant extremist and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideology permeate the highest echelons of the state.
The English Gentleman With a Dishonest Side
With his keen mind and impeccable reputation, it's no surprise that wealthy clients trusted him with their wealth. Then they began to become suspicious.
The Small State That Became the Global Diplomatic Hub
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has transformed into a key force on the international scene, working to broker peace in some of the most long-standing disputes. Which factors are fueling this ambitious endeavor?
An Close-Up Look at a President Preparing for Global Battle
Deeply disliked at home, President Macron relishes the world arena, where he positions himself as the leader uniquely positioned to manage a particular sitting US president. Seven years after their last encounter, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for battle.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Case
What led to the child of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with the death of their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Major Development Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a prominent aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent disappointment was far from unforeseen.
The Disturbing 1960s Experiment on Indian Women
When details about a scientific study in the sixties came to light, there was immense anxiety. But the exact truth of the events is still partially contested.
The "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days underground – and distributed enormous amounts of cash to selected participants. But are these stunts simply very clever entertainment – or works of avant garde genius?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels rising, 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 relocate?
A Tragic Story of Childhood Destitution
When I encountered a young boy he was 13 and homeless. I still believed his life might improve. I was devastatingly mistaken.
A Global AI Competition and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after living decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Now, he might hold the answers to which nation wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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