While we look back on the year gone by, a assortment of remarkable in-depth stories emerges. These pieces delve into multifaceted topics from political machinations and historical discoveries to deeply personal stories.
The Mysterious Author and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
Victor Pelevin became known in the 1990s with scathing commentaries on power. While many of his literary contemporaries have encountered censorship or left the nation, he continues to sell vast numbers of books. It prompts a pressing question: Has he become an apologist for the establishment?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The story of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his only way to escape prison was to join the regime forces. After fourteen years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could now get him killed.
The Fierce Argument Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The finding of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in 2001 was proclaimed as radically changing the story of our species. However, a faction was convinced. The ensuing intense scholarly debate has taken over the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The British Religious Group That Operated in the Open
One woman was just a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the disturbing scale of mistreatment it had carried out.
The Prime Minister's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
Many supporters anticipated that the prime minister would reaffirm the the nation's commitment to human rights. But, the record over the first year in office has been notably inconsistent.
Shattering a Country's Self-Image
A documentary following a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares corrupt individuals with covert recording asks difficult questions: Is this person truly reformed, and is the director's own motives?
The Man Who Remediates Britain's Darkest Stains
From murder scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and dealt with – it all. In their darkest moments, individuals turn to him to restore peace.
Will an Famous Museum Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, strained finances and the discovery of an internal thief, Britain's number one cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an consistent treatment solution – up until potentially now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Government
A militant fanatic and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his teachings permeate the highest levels of government.
The British Gentleman With a Crooked Secret
With his keen intellect and impeccable reputation, it's understandable that affluent individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to get uneasy.
A Small Nation That Became the World's Diplomatic Center
An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a significant actor on the international scene, striving to broker peace in some of the most long-standing conflicts. Which factors are fueling this ambitious endeavor?
A Inside View at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply unpopular at home, President Macron thrives on the international stage, where he projects himself as the statesman most equipped to handle a certain former US president. Seven years after their last encounter, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for the summit.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with killing their two-week-old infant?
The End of a Global Development Organization: Not Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was far from unforeseen.
The Unethical 1960s Experiment on Indian Mothers
When information about a medical study in the sixties came to light, there was widespread anxiety. But the precise truth of the events is still somewhat contested.
The "Genius" of the Attention Economy
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and given away huge amounts of cash to selected participants. But are these videos simply very clever entertainment – or works of artistic genius?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's population is grappling with the possibility that their home may in the near future be submerged. The critical issue is: To where are they going to go?
One Tragic Story of Youth Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then hoped his life could turn around. I was sadly mistaken.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Defection
In 2020, after spending half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he might possess the secret to who wins the worldwide AI race.
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