As we look back on the year gone by, a curated list of remarkable in-depth stories emerges. These pieces probe multifaceted themes including political intrigue and historical revelations to deeply human sagas.
A Enigmatic Writer and the Soul of a Country
Victor Pelevin became known in the nineties with scathing critiques on autocratic rule. Whereas many of his literary peers have encountered censorship or fled the country, he still move vast numbers of copies. It prompts a key query: Has he evolved into an defender for the Kremlin?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Brutal Conflict
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his sole path out of incarceration was to join the regime military. Following 14 years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might still put him in mortal danger.
The Bitter Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was hailed as fundamentally rewriting the history of our species. Yet, a faction was convinced. The resulting heated scholarly debate has consumed the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the appalling extent of mistreatment it had carried out.
The Prime Minister's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights
A great many followers expected that the former human rights lawyer would restore the Britain's dedication to international law. Yet, the track record over the first year in office has been curiously inconsistent.
Shattering a Country's Identity
A documentary featuring a repentant fraudster as she sets up corrupt clients with hidden cameras raises thorny queries: Is this person really reformed, and is the filmmaker's true motives?
A Person Who Remediates the UK's Darkest Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and dealt with – it all. In their stickiest times, families turn to him to bring back normalcy.
Will an Iconic Institution Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by restitution claims, strained funding and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's number one cultural institution is in a major crisis. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its standing?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Severe Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an consistent medical end – until potentially now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Government
A militant extremist and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. Today, his ideology shape the very highest levels of the state.
The British Professional With a Fraudulent Side
With his keen intellect and flawless credentials, it's little wonder that affluent individuals entrusted him with their assets. Until they started to get uneasy.
The Tiny Nation That Became the World's Mediation Hub
An extremely rich country has transformed into a major force on the world stage, attempting to broker peace in some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are behind this unprecedented endeavor?
A Inside View at a Leader Preparing for International Summitry
Deeply unpopular at home, President Macron thrives on the world stage, where he projects himself as the statesman most equipped to handle a certain former American leader. 7 years after their last meeting, a writer joined him as he prepared for battle.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Case
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her partner, charged with the death of their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Global Aid Agency: Far From Universal Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was far from unexpected.
The Shocking Mid-Century Study on Indian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the sixties became public, there was immense shock. But the precise truth of the procedures is still partially unclear.
The "Master" of the Online Age
He's endured 24 hours in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and showered huge sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these videos simply very clever entertainment – or works of artistic genius?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's population is facing the possibility that their islands may soon be submerged. The pressing issue is: Where are they supposed to go?
A Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Destitution
As I met Craig he was 13 and without a home. I still thought his life might turn around. I was sadly mistaken.
A International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Defection
In 2020, after spending decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he could possess the secret to which nation prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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