Upon look back on the past year, a selection of exceptional in-depth articles stands out. Such narratives explore multifaceted subjects ranging from geopolitical machinations and historical revelations to deeply personal journeys.
A Enigmatic Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
Victor Pelevin became known in the post-Soviet era with scathing critiques on autocratic rule. Whereas several of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the country, he still move millions of copies. It prompts a pertinent query: Has the author evolved into an defender for the Kremlin?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The story of a young man, who at 18 was told that his sole route to escape incarceration was to enlist in the regime forces. Following 14 long years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might now put him in mortal danger.
The Bitter Argument Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The finding of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was hailed as completely rewriting the narrative of our species. Yet, a faction was convinced. The subsequent bitter scholarly debate has consumed the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was only a young girl when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the shocking extent of abuse it had carried out.
The Statesman's Curious Stance on Human Rights
Many voters expected that the former human rights lawyer would restore the UK's commitment to human rights. Yet, the record over the past year has been strikingly ambiguous.
Shattering a Country's Myth
A documentary featuring a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares corrupt individuals with covert recording raises complex queries: Is this person really reformed, and what are the filmmaker's true methods?
A Person Who Remediates Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes
From murder scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has seen – and dealt with – it all. In their stickiest moments, families depend on him to bring back order.
Can an Famous Institution Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, precarious funding and the revelation of an internal thief, the UK's number one cultural institution is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it restore its reputation?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Torture of Extreme Pregnancy
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries been without an consistent treatment end – until perhaps now.
A Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A violent extremist and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast 35 years ago. Today, his ideology shape the highest levels of the state.
The English Gentleman With a Crooked Secret
With his keen mind and flawless background, it's understandable that affluent individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to become wary.
The Tiny State That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Hub
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has become a key actor on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are fueling this unprecedented role?
A Inside Look at a Leader Preparing for Global Battle
Deeply unpopular at domestically, the French leader enjoys the world arena, where he projects himself as the leader most equipped to handle a certain former American leader. 7 years after their previous encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for battle.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Story
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Major Development Organization: Not 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 letdown was far from unexpected.
The Shocking 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers
When information about a scientific experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread anxiety. But the exact truth of the procedures remains partially unclear.
A "Genius" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours underground – and distributed enormous sums of cash to selected participants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of artistic genius?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is grappling with the possibility that their homeland may in the near future become uninhabitable. The critical issue is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
A Tragic Story of Childhood Homelessness
When I encountered Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then believed his situation might improve. That hope was sadly misplaced.
A Global AI Race and a Pivotal Move
In 2020, after living half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he could hold the key to which nation wins the worldwide AI race.
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