As we look back on the previous year, a assortment of exceptional in-depth articles emerges. Such narratives explore complex topics including political intrigue and historical revelations to deeply human sagas.
The Puzzling Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Country
A certain Russian novelist gained prominence in the nineties with sharp satires on power. While several of his writer peers have encountered suppression or left the nation, he continues to move vast numbers of copies. It raises a pressing question: Has he turned into an apologist for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Brutal Conflict
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole way out of prison was to enlist in the regime military. After fourteen years, his past as one of Assad's fighters might now put him in mortal danger.
A Bitter Feud Over Our Ancient Beginnings
The unearthing of fossilised bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was hailed as completely changing the narrative of our human race. However, not everyone was in agreement. The resulting heated scholarly debate has consumed the lives of scholars ever since.
A British Sect That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped expose the disturbing breadth of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
A Prime Minister's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
A great many supporters anticipated that the prime minister would restore the Britain's dedication to international law. However, the track record over the first year in office has been strikingly inconsistent.
Breaking a Nation's Myth
A film featuring a remorseful con artist as she sets up corrupt individuals with covert recording raises thorny queries: Is she truly changed, and is the filmmaker's true methods?
A Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and restored – everything. In their stickiest moments, people turn to him to bring back order.
Can an Famous Museum Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by colonial controversy, strained funding and the revelation of an insider theft, the UK's premier cultural institution is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it restore its reputation?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Suffering of Severe Pregnancy
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries been without an reliable treatment remedy – until perhaps now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A militant fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his teachings shape the uppermost levels of the state.
The British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret
With his keen intellect and flawless background, it's little wonder that wealthy individuals trusted him with their assets. Until they began to get suspicious.
A Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Mediation Capital
An extremely rich Gulf state has risen as a significant player on the world stage, attempting to broker peace in some of the most intractable disputes. What are driving this unprecedented endeavor?
A Inside Look at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron enjoys the international stage, where he positions himself as the statesman best placed to manage a certain former American leader. 7 years after their previous meeting, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for the summit.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the child of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her partner, charged with killing their newborn infant?
An Dismantling of a Global Aid Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was not unforeseen.
A Unethical 1960s Study on Indian Women
When information about a scientific experiment in the 1960s became public, there was widespread anxiety. But the exact truth of the events is still partially contested.
A "Genius" of the Online Economy
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days underground – and given away huge amounts of money to selected participants. But are these videos simply very savvy entertainment – or acts of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is confronting the prospect that their islands may in the near future cease to exist. The pressing question is: Where are they going to relocate?
A Sorrowful Story of Youth Destitution
When I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. I still hoped his situation might change for the better. That hope was sadly mistaken.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Move
In the recent past, after spending decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he might hold the secret to who wins the global technological rivalry.
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