Upon reflect on the past year, a assortment of remarkable in-depth articles shines. Such pieces delve into complex topics including geopolitical machinations and historical discoveries to profoundly human stories.
The Enigmatic Author and the Conscience of a Country
Victor Pelevin became known in the 1990s with biting satires on power. Whereas many of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or left the nation, he still sell vast numbers of copies. This raises a pressing query: Has he become an supporter for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The story of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his sole way to escape incarceration was to join the government forces. Following fourteen long years, his history as one of Assad's soldiers might still put him in mortal danger.
The Bitter Argument Over Our Earliest Origins
The discovery of ancient bones in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was hailed as radically changing the history of our human race. But, not everyone was persuaded. The resulting bitter controversy has consumed the lives of scholars ever since.
The British Religious Group That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the appalling scale of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
A Leader's Unexpected Stance on International Law
Many voters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the UK's commitment to human rights. But, the track record over the past year has been notably inconsistent.
Challenging a Country's Myth
A documentary tracking a remorseful con artist as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras poses difficult questions: Is this person really changed, and is the director's own intentions?
The Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Traumatic Scenes
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and dealt with – everything. In their stickiest hours, people turn to him to bring back order.
Will an Famous Museum Survive an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by restitution claims, strained finances and the revelation of an insider theft, the UK's premier museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its standing?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Severe Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an reliable treatment remedy – up until perhaps now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A militant fanatic and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideas influence the highest echelons of the state.
An English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his sharp mind and impeccable credentials, it's no surprise that wealthy clients trusted him with their assets. Until they began to become uneasy.
A Small State That Became the World's Mediation Capital
An extremely wealthy country has risen as a major force on the world stage, working to mediate some of the most complex disputes. What are behind this unprecedented role?
A Inside Look at a President Preparing for International Battle
Deeply disliked at home, President Macron enjoys the world stage, where he positions himself as the leader most equipped to manage a certain sitting American leader. 7 years after their previous meeting, a writer joined him as he readied himself for the summit.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the child of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with the death of their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Major Development Organization: Far From Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was not unexpected.
The Disturbing Mid-Century Study on South Asian Mothers
When information about a medical experiment in the 1960s became public, there was widespread outrage. But the exact truth of the procedures remains somewhat contested.
The "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's spent 24 hours in slime, two days buried alive – and distributed vast amounts of cash to selected participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the prospect that their islands may in the near future become uninhabitable. The urgent issue is: To where are they going to relocate?
A Tragic Case of Childhood Destitution
As I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. I still thought his life could change for the better. That hope was sadly wrong.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Defection
In 2020, after spending half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he might hold the key to who prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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