Upon look back on the previous year, a curated list of exceptional in-depth articles emerges. Such narratives delve into multifaceted topics from political intrigue and historical discoveries to profoundly human stories.
A Enigmatic Author and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist gained prominence in the nineties with scathing critiques on power. While several of his literary peers have encountered censorship or left the country, he still move millions of books. It raises a key question: Has the author evolved into an apologist for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Civil War
The story of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his sole path out of incarceration was to join the government forces. After fourteen years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters may still get him killed.
A Fierce Argument Over Our Ancient Beginnings
The finding of fossilised bones in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as radically changing the narrative of our species. Yet, some scholars was convinced. The subsequent intense controversy has taken over the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A British Cult That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her household joined the a religious community. As an adult, she helped expose the disturbing breadth of exploitation it had committed.
A Statesman's Unexpected Stance on International Law
Many supporters expected that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the the nation's dedication to human rights. However, the track record over the past year has been notably ambiguous.
Breaking a Nation's Identity
A documentary following a remorseful master criminal as she records unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras asks thorny queries: Is she truly changed, and is the filmmaker's own motives?
A Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and restored – it all. In their most challenging moments, individuals depend on him to bring back normalcy.
Will an Iconic Museum Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Beset by colonial controversy, strained funding and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's leading museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it salvage its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has long been without an consistent treatment solution – until potentially now.
The Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A violent fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology permeate the highest levels of the state.
The British Professional With a Crooked Side
With his keen intellect and flawless reputation, it's little wonder that affluent individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to get suspicious.
A Small State That Emerged as the Global Mediation Hub
An astonishingly rich country has transformed into a major actor on the world stage, working to broker peace in some of the most long-standing disputes. What are behind this unprecedented endeavor?
An Close-Up Look at a President Gearing Up for Global Battle
Extremely unpopular at domestically, President Macron thrives on the international stage, where he positions himself as the statesman best placed to manage a particular sitting American leader. 7 years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their two-week-old infant?
The End of a Major Development Agency: Far From Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to dismantle a major US aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was far from unforeseen.
A Unethical 1960s Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread outrage. But the full story of the procedures remains partially contested.
The "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's spent a full day in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed vast amounts of money to selected contestants. But are these videos simply very savvy entertainment – or works of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is grappling with the reality that their islands may in the near future cease to exist. The critical question is: Where are they going to relocate?
A Sorrowful Story of Youth Homelessness
When I met a young boy he was 13 and without a home. I still hoped his life might turn around. That hope was tragically misplaced.
A International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Move
In 2020, after living half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he may possess the key to who prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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