As we look back on the year gone by, a selection of remarkable in-depth articles emerges. Such accounts delve into multifaceted topics from political machinations and scientific discoveries to profoundly personal journeys.
The Mysterious Author and the Soul of a Country
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the nineties with sharp satires on autocratic rule. While several of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or fled the country, he continues to move vast numbers of copies. This poses a pressing question: Has he become an supporter for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Devastating Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his only path out of incarceration was to join the government forces. Following 14 long years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might now put him in mortal danger.
A Bitter Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The unearthing of fossilised bones in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as radically rewriting the story of our human race. Yet, some scholars was convinced. The subsequent bitter scholarly debate has consumed the careers of scholars ever since.
A British Sect That Hid in the Open
One woman was only a young girl when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the appalling scale of abuse it had carried out.
A Leader's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
A great many voters hoped that the prime minister would renew the UK's commitment to international law. Yet, the record over the past year has been strikingly ambiguous.
Shattering a Nation's Myth
A documentary featuring a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares corrupt individuals with covert recording asks complex questions: Is this person really changed, and is the filmmaker's own intentions?
A Man Who Remediates the UK's Darkest Scenes
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and restored – it all. In their darkest times, individuals rely on him to restore peace.
Will an Iconic Museum Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by restitution claims, difficult finances and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's number one cultural institution is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it salvage its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Torture of Extreme Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has long lacked an consistent medical solution – up until potentially now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. Now, his ideas permeate the highest echelons of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Crooked Secret
With his sharp mind and flawless credentials, it's understandable that wealthy clients entrusted him with their wealth. Until they started to get uneasy.
A Small Nation That Emerged as the Global Mediation Center
An incredibly rich Gulf state has transformed into a key force on the world stage, striving to mediate some of the most intractable conflicts. What are driving this ambitious endeavor?
An Close-Up View at a Leader Gearing Up for International Summitry
Deeply unpopular at home, the French leader relishes the international stage, where he presents himself as the statesman most equipped to handle a particular former US president. 7 years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Trial of a Tragic Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, charged with killing their two-week-old baby?
An Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Not Universal Regret
When actions were made to wind down a major US aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was far from unexpected.
A Unethical Mid-Century Study on Indian Women
When information about a scientific experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was immense shock. But the exact nature of the events remains partially unclear.
The "Genius" of the Online Age
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days underground – and showered enormous sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply very clever entertainment – or works of daring genius?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's people is confronting the prospect that their homeland may in the near future cease to exist. The critical issue is: To where are they going to relocate?
A Heartbreaking Case of Childhood Destitution
When I encountered Craig he was thirteen and without a home. I still thought his life might turn around. That hope was tragically misplaced.
A International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Move
In 2020, after spending decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he might hold the key to which nation prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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