As we reflect on the past year, a assortment of remarkable in-depth pieces shines. Such narratives explore multifaceted topics including geopolitical intrigue and historical discoveries to deeply human sagas.
A Mysterious Novelist and the Soul of a Country
An author rose to fame in the nineties with scathing satires on autocratic rule. While numerous of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or fled the nation, he still sell millions of books. It poses a pertinent query: Has he evolved into an defender for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Civil War
The account of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his only way to escape incarceration was to enlist in the regime military. Following 14 long years, his history as one of Assad's soldiers could now cost him his life.
A Bitter Feud Over Our Ancient Beginnings
The unearthing of ancient remains in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as radically changing the narrative of our human race. But, some scholars was in agreement. The subsequent bitter argument has consumed the careers of scholars ever since.
A UK Cult That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the disturbing scale of mistreatment it had carried out.
The Prime Minister's Puzzling Stance on Human Rights
Many supporters expected that the prime minister would renew the Britain's dedication to international law. But, the performance over the past year has been notably inconsistent.
Challenging a Country's Self-Image
A film featuring a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares corrupt individuals with hidden cameras asks complex queries: Is this person genuinely a new person, and is the filmmaker's true motives?
The Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and dealt with – everything. In their darkest moments, families rely on him to restore normalcy.
Will an Renowned Museum Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, precarious finances and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's leading cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it repair its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Suffering of Extreme Condition
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an consistent treatment end – until possibly now.
A Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A militant fanatic and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his teachings permeate the uppermost levels of the state.
An English Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his sharp intellect and impeccable credentials, it's understandable that affluent individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Until they started to become wary.
A Tiny Nation That Emerged as the Global Mediation Hub
An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has become a key force on the international scene, attempting to solve some of the most intractable disputes. What are driving this unprecedented project?
An Close-Up View at a President Gearing Up for Global Battle
Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron thrives on the international stage, where he projects himself as the statesman most equipped to manage a particular sitting American leader. Seven years after their previous meeting, a writer joined him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, charged with the death of their newborn infant?
The Dismantling of a Global Aid Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to dismantle a major US aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent disappointment was far from unforeseen.
The Disturbing 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a medical study in the sixties became public, there was widespread anxiety. But the full truth of the events remains partially shrouded.
A "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and given away huge sums of money to lucky contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever clickbait – or acts of artistic brilliance?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's people is facing the prospect that their home may soon be submerged. The critical question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
One Sorrowful Case of Childhood Homelessness
As I met a young boy he was 13 and without a home. I still hoped his life could turn around. That hope was devastatingly misplaced.
A International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Move
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Today, he could possess the answers to which nation wins the global technological rivalry.
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