While we consider the year gone by, a selection of exceptional in-depth pieces shines. Such accounts explore complex themes including geopolitical intrigue and historical revelations to profoundly human sagas.
The Mysterious Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Country
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the nineties with sharp critiques on autocratic rule. Whereas several of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or left the nation, he still move millions of copies. This raises a key question: Has he become an supporter for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his only route out of incarceration was to enlist in the government forces. Following 14 years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's fighters could now put him in mortal danger.
The Fierce Feud Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The discovery of ancient bones in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as radically changing the history of our human race. Yet, not everyone was persuaded. The ensuing heated controversy has taken over the lives of scholars ever since.
The British Religious Group That Operated in the Open
One woman was only a young girl when her household joined the a religious community. As an adult, she helped uncover the appalling extent of exploitation it had carried out.
The Statesman's Curious Stance on Human Rights
Many supporters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would restore the the nation's commitment to international law. However, the record over the past year has been strikingly ambiguous.
Breaking a Nation's Identity
A documentary tracking a remorseful con artist as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras asks thorny queries: Is this person really changed, and what are the director's true intentions?
The Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From crime scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their stickiest moments, people depend on him to bring back normalcy.
Will an Renowned Institution Survive an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, precarious finances and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's number one museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to repair its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Extreme Condition
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has long lacked an consistent treatment end – up until potentially now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Government
A militant extremist and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his teachings influence the uppermost levels of government.
The British Professional With a Dishonest Secret
With his brilliant mind and impeccable background, it's no surprise that wealthy clients trusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to get wary.
The Tiny Nation That Became the Global Mediation Center
An astonishingly wealthy Gulf state has become a significant actor on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are behind this unprecedented project?
A Close-Up View at a Leader Preparing for International Summitry
Deeply unpopular at domestically, President Macron relishes the international arena, where he positions himself as the leader most equipped to deal with a particular sitting US president. Seven years after their last encounter, a writer joined him as he readied himself for the summit.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the child of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her partner, charged with killing their newborn baby?
The Dismantling of a Global Aid Agency: Not Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.
A Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When information about a scientific experiment in the 1960s became public, there was immense anxiety. But the full truth of the procedures is still somewhat unclear.
A "Genius" of the Online Age
He's spent 24 hours in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and showered huge sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or acts of artistic brilliance?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is confronting the possibility that their homeland may in the near future become uninhabitable. The pressing question is: Where are they going to go?
A Tragic Case of Youth Destitution
When I encountered Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then hoped his life might change for the better. That hope was devastatingly misplaced.
A International AI Race and a Key Defection
In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he could hold the answers to which nation prevails in the global AI race.
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