As we reflect on the previous year, a selection of remarkable in-depth articles emerges. These accounts explore multifaceted themes ranging from political intrigue and scientific revelations to deeply human journeys.
A Mysterious Writer and the Soul of a Nation
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with scathing satires on authoritarianism. While numerous of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or fled the country, he continues to move millions of books. It prompts a pertinent question: Has he evolved into an apologist for the regime?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Brutal Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only path to escape prison was to join the government forces. Following fourteen years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might still put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The finding of fossilised bones in the Djurab desert in 2001 was heralded as radically changing the story of our human race. However, some scholars was in agreement. The subsequent intense controversy has consumed the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A British Cult That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was just a child when her household became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in reveal the appalling scale of exploitation it had carried out.
The Statesman's Unexpected Record on International Law
Numerous voters expected that the prime minister would restore the Britain's commitment to international law. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been strikingly mixed.
Breaking a Nation's Myth
A film following a remorseful con artist as she sets up corrupt individuals with hidden cameras asks complex questions: Is this person truly a new person, and is the director's true methods?
The Man Who Cleans the UK's Most Difficult Scenes
From murder scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and dealt with – everything. In their stickiest times, individuals turn to him to restore peace.
Can an Famous Museum Survive an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by colonial controversy, difficult finances and the revelation of an insider theft, the UK's premier cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Torture of Severe Pregnancy
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries lacked an reliable treatment remedy – until possibly now.
A Spectre of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A militant fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideas shape the uppermost levels of the state.
The British Professional With a Fraudulent Secret
With his sharp mind and impeccable credentials, it's little wonder that high-net-worth individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to get suspicious.
A Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Center
An incredibly wealthy country has become a major player on the international scene, working to mediate some of the most long-standing disputes. Which factors are fueling this ambitious project?
An Close-Up View at a President Preparing for International Battle
Extremely disliked at domestically, the French leader enjoys the international arena, where he positions himself as the leader most equipped to handle a particular former US president. Seven years after their previous encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for the summit.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Case
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old baby?
The Dismantling of a Global Development Agency: Far From Universal Regret
When efforts were made to drastically cut a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was not unexpected.
The Unethical 1960s Experiment on Indian Mothers
When details about a medical study in the 1960s came to light, there was immense anxiety. But the precise story of the events is still partially shrouded.
The "Mozart" of the Online Age
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and distributed vast sums of money to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply very savvy entertainment – or works of artistic brilliance?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's population is grappling with the possibility that their home may soon cease to exist. The pressing question is: Where are they going to relocate?
A Sorrowful Story of Youth Homelessness
As I met Craig he was thirteen and without a home. Even then thought his life could turn around. That hope was devastatingly wrong.
A International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Move
In the recent past, after living decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he may hold the secret to which nation prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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