While we reflect on the year gone by, a curated list of exceptional in-depth articles stands out. Such pieces probe complex topics from political intrigue and historical revelations to profoundly human journeys.
A Puzzling Novelist and the Soul of a Country
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the 1990s with sharp satires on authoritarianism. While numerous of his writer peers have encountered suppression or left the country, he still move vast numbers of books. It raises a key question: Has he turned into an defender for the Kremlin?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his sole way out of prison was to enlist in the regime forces. After fourteen years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might still get him killed.
The Bitter Dispute Over Our Earliest Origins
The discovery of ancient remains in the Chadian desert in 2001 was heralded as fundamentally changing the narrative of our species. But, some scholars was convinced. The resulting heated controversy has dominated the careers of scholars ever since.
The UK Cult That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was only a child when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the shocking extent of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
The Leader's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
Numerous voters expected that the prime minister would reaffirm the the nation's commitment to human rights. However, the performance over the first year in office has been notably ambiguous.
Breaking a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary tracking a repentant fraudster as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras raises complex queries: Is this person really a new person, and is the filmmaker's own intentions?
A Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Traumatic Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and dealt with – it all. In their most challenging hours, people rely on him to bring back order.
Can an Famous Museum Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, strained finances and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's leading museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it repair its legacy?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Torture of Severe Condition
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries lacked an effective medical remedy – until potentially now.
A Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A violent fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast 35 years ago. Now, his teachings shape the highest echelons of the state.
The British Gentleman With a Dishonest Secret
With his brilliant mind and sterling reputation, it's little wonder that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to get suspicious.
The Small Nation That Became the World's Mediation Hub
An extremely wealthy country has risen as a significant force on the world stage, attempting to solve some of the most complex disputes. What are behind this unprecedented project?
A Inside Look at a Leader Gearing Up for International Summitry
Deeply unpopular at domestically, President Macron relishes the world stage, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to deal with a particular former American leader. 7 years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her companion, charged with killing their two-week-old baby?
An End of a Global Development Agency: Not Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the world were surprised. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was not unforeseen.
The Unethical 1960s Study on Indian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread outrage. But the full nature of the procedures is still partially unclear.
The "Master" of the Online Age
He's spent a full day in slime, 48 hours underground – and showered vast amounts of money to selected participants. But are these productions simply very savvy entertainment – or works of daring genius?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is confronting the possibility that their homeland may soon cease to exist. The pressing issue is: Where are they going to relocate?
A Tragic Story of Youth Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was 13 and homeless. Even then hoped his situation could turn around. I was tragically mistaken.
A International AI Race and a Crucial Move
In 2020, after living decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he might possess the secret to which nation prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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