Upon consider the past year, a selection of exceptional in-depth pieces shines. These narratives explore intricate themes ranging from geopolitical machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly personal sagas.
A Puzzling Author and the Conscience of a Country
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the 1990s with scathing commentaries on authoritarianism. Although many of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the nation, he still move vast numbers of books. It raises a key question: Has the author evolved into an defender for the regime?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his sole way out of incarceration was to join the government military. Following fourteen years, his history as one of Assad's fighters might still cost him his life.
The Acrimonious Argument Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The finding of ancient remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was hailed as radically re-writing the history of our human race. Yet, some scholars was persuaded. The resulting bitter controversy has taken over the careers of scholars ever since.
The British Cult That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her household joined the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the disturbing breadth of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
A Prime Minister's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
Many voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would restore the Britain's commitment to human rights. However, the track record over the past year has been notably mixed.
Breaking a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary tracking a repentant fraudster as she ensnares corrupt individuals with hidden cameras poses thorny queries: Is she truly a new person, and what are the director's true intentions?
The Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and restored – it all. In their stickiest times, families rely on him to bring back normalcy.
Can an Famous Museum Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by restitution claims, strained finances and the exposure of an internal thief, the UK's number one museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Torture of Severe Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has long lacked an reliable medical remedy – up until potentially now.
The Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Government
A militant extremist and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. Today, his ideas shape the highest echelons of government.
The English Professional With a Dishonest Side
With his keen mind and impeccable background, it's understandable that affluent clients trusted him with their assets. Until they started to become wary.
A Tiny Nation That Emerged as the Global Mediation Center
An extremely rich Gulf state has transformed into a major player on the international scene, striving to broker peace in some of the most long-standing disputes. What are behind this unprecedented role?
A Close-Up View at a Leader Preparing for Global Summitry
Extremely unpopular at domestically, the French leader relishes the international arena, where he presents himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a particular former American leader. 7 years after their previous meeting, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with killing their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Global Aid Agency: Far From Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was not unforeseen.
A Shocking 1960s Study on Indian Mothers
When information about a scientific experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was immense shock. But the full truth of what happened is still somewhat shrouded.
The "Genius" of the Online Age
He's endured a full day in slime, two days buried alive – and distributed vast sums of money to selected participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or acts of daring genius?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is facing the possibility that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The urgent issue is: Where are they going to relocate?
A Heartbreaking Case of Youth Homelessness
As I met Craig he was thirteen and without a home. Even then believed his situation could turn around. That hope was devastatingly misplaced.
A Global AI Competition and a Key Move
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he may possess the key to who prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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