As we look back on the past year, a assortment of remarkable in-depth pieces emerges. These accounts explore multifaceted themes from geopolitical machinations and historical discoveries to profoundly human journeys.
A Mysterious Author and the Soul of a Nation
An author gained prominence in the nineties with scathing commentaries on autocratic rule. While several of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the nation, he still sell millions of copies. This poses a pressing question: Has the author turned into an supporter for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Devastating Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his only route out of prison was to enlist in the government military. Following 14 long years, his history as one of Assad's soldiers could now cost him his life.
A Bitter Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The finding of ancient bones in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was hailed as completely rewriting the history of our human race. However, some scholars was persuaded. The subsequent intense scholarly debate has dominated the careers of scholars ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Hid in the Open
One woman was just a child when her household joined the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in uncover the shocking scale of exploitation it had committed.
A Prime Minister's Puzzling Stance on International Law
Many followers hoped that the prime minister would reaffirm the the nation's commitment to international law. But, the record over the past year has been notably inconsistent.
Breaking a Country's Identity
A documentary following a remorseful con artist as she records corrupt clients with covert recording poses thorny questions: Is she truly changed, and what are the director's true methods?
A Person Who Decontaminates Britain's Darkest Stains
From crime scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and dealt with – it all. In their stickiest times, individuals turn to him to restore peace.
Can an Famous Museum Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by debates over its collection, precarious funding and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's number one cultural institution is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it repair its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Extreme Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries been without an effective medical end – up until possibly now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A militant fanatic and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideas shape the uppermost echelons of government.
An British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his sharp intellect and sterling background, it's little wonder that affluent clients trusted him with their assets. Then they began to get wary.
The Tiny Nation That Became the Global Mediation Center
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a key force on the world stage, striving to broker peace in some of the most intractable disputes. Which factors are fueling this unprecedented endeavor?
A Close-Up Look at a President Preparing for Global Battle
Extremely unpopular at home, President Macron enjoys the international stage, where he presents 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 readied himself for battle.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the child of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to dismantle a major US aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was not unforeseen.
The Shocking 1960s Experiment on Indian Mothers
When information about a medical experiment in the sixties became public, there was widespread outrage. But the exact truth of the events is still partially unclear.
A "Master" of the Online Economy
He's spent a full day in slime, two days buried alive – and distributed huge sums of cash to selected participants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever entertainment – or acts of avant garde brilliance?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's population is facing the possibility that their home may soon cease to exist. The pressing issue is: To where are they going to go?
One Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Destitution
As I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. I still hoped his situation could improve. That hope was devastatingly misplaced.
The International AI Competition and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after living decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he might hold the key to which nation prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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