Upon look back on the past year, a assortment of exceptional in-depth articles emerges. Such accounts explore complex subjects including political intrigue and scientific revelations to profoundly human sagas.
A Enigmatic Writer and the Conscience of a Country
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with biting satires on autocratic rule. Whereas several of his writer peers have faced suppression or fled the nation, he still sell millions of copies. This raises a pertinent question: Has he evolved into an apologist for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Civil War
The account of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his sole way out of incarceration was to join the government military. Following fourteen long years, his history as one of Assad's fighters could still get him killed.
The Fierce Feud Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The unearthing of ancient remains in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was hailed as completely rewriting the story of our species. Yet, not everyone was convinced. The resulting intense scholarly debate has consumed the careers of scholars ever since.
A UK Cult That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was just a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the disturbing extent of mistreatment it had carried out.
The Prime Minister's Curious Stance on Human Rights
Numerous supporters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the UK's dedication to human rights. But, the performance over the past year has been curiously inconsistent.
Challenging a Nation's Myth
A documentary featuring a repentant fraudster as she records unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras poses difficult queries: Is this person truly changed, and what are the filmmaker's true motives?
A Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Difficult Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and restored – everything. In their darkest times, people rely on him to restore peace.
Can an Famous Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by restitution claims, difficult funding and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's number one cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it restore its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries lacked an effective medical end – until perhaps now.
A Ghost of Extremism in Modern Politics
A militant extremist and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his teachings influence the highest echelons of the state.
The English Professional With a Crooked Side
With his sharp mind and sterling background, it's little wonder that affluent clients entrusted him with their wealth. Then they started to get suspicious.
A Small State That Became the World's Mediation Hub
An astonishingly wealthy country has become a significant actor on the international scene, striving to broker peace in some of the most complex disputes. What are fueling this unprecedented role?
An Inside Look at a President Gearing Up for International Summitry
Extremely unpopular at domestically, the French leader thrives on the world stage, where he positions himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a certain sitting US president. Seven years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with the death of their newborn infant?
The Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Far From Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was not unexpected.
The Disturbing 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers
When information about a medical study in the 1960s became public, there was immense anxiety. But the precise story of what happened is still partially unclear.
The "Genius" of the Online Age
He's endured 24 hours in slime, two days buried alive – and showered enormous sums of cash to lucky contestants. But are these productions simply very clever entertainment – or acts of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Rising Seas
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is facing the prospect that their islands may soon be submerged. The critical issue is: To where are they going to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Story of Youth Destitution
As I met a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. Even then thought his situation might change for the better. That hope was sadly misplaced.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Pivotal Move
In 2020, after spending decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he may hold the secret to who wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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