As we reflect on the past year, a curated list of remarkable in-depth pieces emerges. These pieces delve into complex subjects including political intrigue and scientific discoveries to profoundly personal journeys.
A Enigmatic Author and the Soul of a Nation
An author gained prominence in the nineties with biting commentaries on autocratic rule. While several of his literary contemporaries have faced suppression or fled the nation, he still move millions of books. It poses a pressing query: Has the author turned into an apologist for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Conflict
The story of a young man, who at 18 was told that his sole path out of incarceration was to join the regime forces. Following fourteen years, his past as one of Assad's soldiers could still cost him his life.
The Acrimonious Feud Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of ancient remains in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was hailed as radically changing the narrative of our species. However, not everyone was convinced. The subsequent heated controversy has consumed the lives of scholars ever since.
The British Cult That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the disturbing breadth of abuse it had perpetrated.
The Leader's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights
A great many followers expected that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's dedication to international law. But, the performance over the first year in office has been notably inconsistent.
Breaking a Nation's Myth
A film following a repentant master criminal as she ensnares unscrupulous clients with covert recording asks complex queries: Is this person genuinely a new person, and is the filmmaker's true methods?
A Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Difficult Scenes
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and restored – it all. In their stickiest hours, individuals depend on him to restore order.
Can an Famous Museum Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by debates over its collection, precarious funding and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's number one cultural institution is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it restore its reputation?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Torture of Severe Pregnancy
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has long lacked an reliable treatment end – until possibly now.
A Ghost of Extremism in Modern Politics
A militant fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideas shape the uppermost echelons of the state.
The English Professional With a Dishonest Side
With his keen intellect and flawless background, it's understandable that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Until they started to become suspicious.
A Small Nation That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Center
An extremely rich Gulf state has become a major actor on the world stage, attempting to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are behind this ambitious role?
A Inside View 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 uniquely positioned to handle a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their last meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for battle.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Case
How did the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with killing their two-week-old infant?
The End of a Major Aid Organization: Far From Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was far from unexpected.
A Unethical 1960s Study on Indian Mothers
When information about a medical study in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread outrage. But the precise nature of the procedures remains partially unclear.
The "Genius" of the Attention Economy
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed enormous sums of money to lucky participants. But are these productions simply very savvy entertainment – or acts of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Rising Seas
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's people is confronting the possibility that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The urgent question is: Where are they going to relocate?
A Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was 13 and homeless. I still believed his life might change for the better. I was tragically mistaken.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after living half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Now, he may possess the key to who prevails in the global AI race.
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