As we look back on the previous year, a assortment of remarkable in-depth stories stands out. Such pieces probe multifaceted topics ranging from political machinations and historical discoveries to deeply human stories.
The Enigmatic Author and the Soul of a Nation
An author became known in the post-Soviet era with biting commentaries on power. Whereas many of his writer peers have faced suppression or fled the nation, he still move millions of books. This poses a pressing query: Has he turned into an apologist for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his sole way to escape incarceration was to join the government military. After 14 years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might now cost him his life.
A Fierce Feud Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The finding of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in 2001 was proclaimed as radically changing the narrative of our human race. However, some scholars was in agreement. The resulting intense argument has consumed the careers of researchers ever since.
A British Religious Group That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her household joined the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the shocking breadth of abuse it had perpetrated.
The Leader's Puzzling Stance on Human Rights
Many voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to international law. However, the track record over the past year has been strikingly mixed.
Breaking a Nation's Myth
A documentary featuring a repentant con artist as she ensnares corrupt individuals with covert recording asks thorny queries: Is this person genuinely a new person, and what are the filmmaker's own motives?
The Man Who Remediates the UK's Darkest Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and dealt with – everything. In their stickiest times, families turn to him to bring back peace.
Can an Iconic Institution Survive an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, precarious finances and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's leading museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to salvage its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Extreme Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has long lacked an consistent treatment solution – up until potentially now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A militant extremist and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideology permeate the very highest echelons of government.
An British Gentleman With a Dishonest Secret
With his sharp mind and sterling credentials, it's understandable that high-net-worth individuals trusted him with their assets. Then they began to become suspicious.
A Small Nation That Became the World's Diplomatic Hub
An incredibly rich Gulf state has risen as a major actor on the world stage, attempting to solve some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are driving this ambitious role?
A Inside View at a Leader Preparing for International Summitry
Extremely unpopular at domestically, President Macron enjoys the international stage, where he presents himself as the leader most equipped to manage a particular former American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old baby?
An End of a Major Aid Agency: Not Universal Regret
When actions were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was not unforeseen.
The Unethical Mid-Century Study on South Asian Mothers
When information about a medical experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread anxiety. But the precise truth of the procedures is still partially contested.
A "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and distributed enormous amounts of cash to selected participants. But are these productions simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or acts of avant garde genius?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Rising Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is facing the prospect that their homeland may soon cease to exist. The critical issue is: To where are they supposed to go?
One Heartbreaking Case of Youth Destitution
As I encountered a young boy he was 13 and homeless. Even then hoped his situation could improve. That hope was devastatingly mistaken.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Defection
In 2020, after living decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he may hold the secret to which nation prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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