As we consider the past year, a assortment of exceptional in-depth articles emerges. These narratives delve into complex topics from geopolitical intrigue and historical discoveries to profoundly personal stories.
A Enigmatic Writer and the Soul of a Country
A certain Russian novelist gained prominence in the nineties with sharp critiques on power. While many of his literary peers have faced suppression or fled the nation, he still move vast numbers of books. This prompts a key question: Has the author evolved into an supporter for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Civil War
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was told that his sole way to escape incarceration was to enlist in the regime forces. After 14 long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might now put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Dispute Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The finding of fossilised bones in the Djurab sands in 2001 was hailed as radically rewriting the story of our species. But, some scholars was persuaded. The ensuing heated scholarly debate has consumed the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The British Sect That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her household became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the disturbing extent of abuse it had perpetrated.
The Prime Minister's Curious Stance on Human Rights
Many voters expected that the prime minister would reaffirm the Britain's commitment to human rights. However, the track record over the past year has been notably mixed.
Breaking a Nation's Identity
A documentary featuring a remorseful fraudster as she records unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras asks difficult queries: Is she genuinely a new person, and is the filmmaker's own intentions?
A Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Difficult Stains
From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and restored – everything. In their darkest hours, people rely on him to bring back normalcy.
Will an Iconic Institution Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by restitution claims, precarious funding and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's leading museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Torture of Severe Pregnancy
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has long lacked an effective treatment end – until possibly now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideas permeate the uppermost echelons of government.
An British Gentleman With a Dishonest Side
With his brilliant intellect and flawless background, it's no surprise that affluent individuals trusted him with their wealth. Until they began to get suspicious.
A Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Center
An extremely rich Gulf state has transformed into a key actor on the international scene, striving to solve some of the most long-standing disputes. What are driving this ambitious project?
A Close-Up Look at a Leader Preparing for Global Battle
Extremely disliked at domestically, the French leader relishes the international arena, where he presents himself as the leader uniquely positioned to manage a certain sitting American leader. 7 years after their previous encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with killing their two-week-old infant?
The End of a Global Development Organization: Far From Universal Regret
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the world were surprised. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was not unforeseen.
A Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Women
When information about a medical experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread anxiety. But the full nature of the events is still somewhat contested.
A "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed huge amounts of money to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply very clever entertainment – or acts of daring genius?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is grappling with the prospect that their home may in the near future be submerged. The pressing issue is: To where are they going to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Story of Youth Homelessness
As I met a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still thought his situation might improve. I was devastatingly wrong.
The International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after living decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he might hold the secret to which nation prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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