Upon reflect on the previous year, a selection of remarkable in-depth stories emerges. These pieces explore intricate themes ranging from geopolitical intrigue and historical discoveries to profoundly personal stories.
The Enigmatic Novelist and the Soul of a Nation
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the nineties with scathing commentaries on power. While several of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or fled the nation, he still move vast numbers of copies. It prompts a key question: Has he become an supporter for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole route out of incarceration was to join the regime forces. Following fourteen years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may now cost him his life.
A Acrimonious Argument Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The finding of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in 2001 was hailed as completely rewriting the history of our species. However, not everyone was persuaded. The subsequent heated argument has taken over the lives of scholars ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped reveal the shocking breadth of mistreatment it had carried out.
A Prime Minister's Puzzling Stance on International Law
A great many supporters hoped that the prime minister would renew the Britain's dedication to human rights. But, the record over the past year has been notably ambiguous.
Challenging a Country's Identity
A documentary tracking a repentant con artist as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with covert recording asks difficult queries: Is this person genuinely reformed, and is the director's true methods?
The Person Who Cleans Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From murder scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and restored – everything. In their most challenging times, individuals turn to him to restore normalcy.
Will an Iconic Museum Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by debates over its collection, strained funding and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's leading cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it restore its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Severe Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries lacked an reliable medical remedy – up until perhaps now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A violent extremist and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. Now, his ideas permeate the highest levels of government.
An English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret
With his keen intellect and sterling background, it's little wonder that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to become suspicious.
A Tiny State That Became the Global Diplomatic Capital
An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a major actor on the international scene, attempting to mediate some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are fueling this unprecedented role?
An Inside Look at a Leader Preparing for Global Summitry
Extremely disliked at home, President Macron enjoys the international arena, where he projects himself as the leader uniquely positioned to deal with a particular former American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a writer joined him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Trial of a Tragic Case
How did the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old baby?
The End of a Global Aid Organization: Far From Universal Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was not unexpected.
The Unethical 1960s Experiment on Indian Women
When information about a medical study in the 1960s became public, there was immense shock. But the exact story of the procedures is still partially unclear.
The "Genius" of the Online Economy
He's spent 24 hours in slime, two days buried alive – and distributed enormous sums of cash to selected participants. But are these videos simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or acts of artistic brilliance?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's population is facing the possibility that their islands may soon cease to exist. The critical issue is: Where are they going to relocate?
A Heartbreaking Story of Youth Homelessness
When I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. I still thought his situation could turn around. I was devastatingly misplaced.
A Global AI Competition and a Key Move
In the recent past, after spending decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he might possess the answers to which nation wins the global technological rivalry.
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