Upon look back on the year gone by, a assortment of exceptional in-depth articles emerges. These narratives probe intricate subjects ranging from geopolitical machinations and scientific discoveries to deeply personal journeys.
A Enigmatic Author and the Soul of a Country
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the 1990s with biting satires on power. Although several of his writer peers have faced censorship or left the nation, he continues to move vast numbers of books. It poses a pertinent query: Has he evolved into an apologist for the establishment?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Devastating Civil War
The story of a young man, who at 18 was told that his only way out of prison was to join the government forces. After 14 years, his history as one of Assad's fighters may still get him killed.
A Bitter Feud Over Our Ancient Origins
The discovery of ancient remains in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was heralded as radically re-writing the story of our human race. However, not everyone was in agreement. The subsequent intense argument has consumed the lives of scholars ever since.
A British Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was only a child when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the disturbing scale of mistreatment it had committed.
A Statesman's Curious Record on Human Rights
A great many followers anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would restore the Britain's commitment to international law. However, the track record over the past year has been curiously mixed.
Shattering a Country's Identity
A documentary featuring a remorseful fraudster as she sets up unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras poses difficult questions: Is this person truly changed, and what are the filmmaker's own intentions?
A Person Who Cleans Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging times, individuals rely on him to bring back order.
Will an Renowned Museum Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by debates over its collection, difficult finances and the revelation of an internal thief, the UK's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to restore its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Suffering of Extreme Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries lacked an consistent treatment end – until possibly now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A militant fanatic and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideas shape the very highest echelons of the state.
The British Gentleman With a Crooked Secret
With his brilliant intellect and flawless reputation, it's understandable that wealthy individuals trusted him with their wealth. Then they started to get suspicious.
The Small State That Became the World's Mediation Hub
An incredibly wealthy country has risen as a key actor on the world stage, attempting to solve some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are driving this ambitious endeavor?
A Close-Up Look at a President Gearing Up for International Summitry
Extremely disliked at home, the French leader relishes the world arena, where he projects himself as the statesman most equipped to handle a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, charged with the death of their newborn infant?
An Dismantling of a Global Aid Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When actions were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.
The Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Mothers
When details about a scientific study in the 1960s came to light, there was immense outrage. But the exact nature of the events remains somewhat shrouded.
The "Master" of the Attention Economy
He's spent 24 hours in slime, two days buried alive – and distributed vast sums of money to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever entertainment – or works of avant garde genius?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's population is facing the reality that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The pressing issue is: To where are they supposed to go?
A Tragic Story of Youth Homelessness
As I met Craig he was thirteen and without a home. Even then hoped his life could turn around. That hope was tragically misplaced.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after spending decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Today, he might hold the secret to which nation wins the global technological rivalry.
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