While we reflect on the year gone by, a assortment of exceptional in-depth articles shines. These narratives explore intricate themes including geopolitical intrigue and historical discoveries to deeply human sagas.
A Enigmatic Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Country
Victor Pelevin became known in the 1990s with scathing critiques on authoritarianism. Although several of his literary peers have faced censorship or left the country, he still sell millions of copies. It prompts a pertinent query: Has the author evolved into an apologist for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Civil War
The account of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his sole way out of incarceration was to join the regime military. After 14 long years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might now put him in mortal danger.
The Acrimonious Argument Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The unearthing of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in 2001 was hailed as radically re-writing the narrative of our human race. However, not everyone was in agreement. The subsequent intense controversy has taken over the lives of scholars ever since.
A UK Cult That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was only a young girl when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped reveal the shocking breadth of exploitation it had perpetrated.
A Leader's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights
Numerous followers hoped that the prime minister would renew the UK's dedication to human rights. But, the track record over the first year in office has been strikingly inconsistent.
Challenging a Nation's Myth
A documentary tracking a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares corrupt individuals with hidden cameras asks complex questions: Is she genuinely a new person, and is the filmmaker's own methods?
A Man Who Remediates Britain's Most Difficult Stains
From murder scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – it all. In their darkest times, families depend on him to bring back normalcy.
Can an Famous Museum Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, difficult funding and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's leading cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it repair its reputation?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Extreme Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries been without an reliable treatment end – until potentially now.
A Ghost of Extremism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideology influence the very highest levels of government.
The English Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his brilliant mind and sterling reputation, it's understandable that wealthy individuals trusted him with their assets. Then they started to get suspicious.
The Small State That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Hub
An incredibly wealthy country has become a key player on the world stage, striving to solve some of the most intractable disputes. Which factors are behind this unprecedented endeavor?
A Inside Look at a President Preparing for International Summitry
Deeply disliked at home, President Macron relishes the world stage, where he presents himself as the leader uniquely positioned to handle a particular former US president. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist joined him as he prepared for battle.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Case
What led to the child of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with killing their two-week-old infant?
The Dismantling of a Global Aid Agency: Far From Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was far from unexpected.
A Unethical Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Women
When details about a medical study in the sixties came to light, there was widespread shock. But the full story of the events is still somewhat contested.
The "Master" of the Attention Age
He's endured a full day in slime, two days buried alive – and showered enormous amounts of cash to selected contestants. But are these videos simply very savvy entertainment – or works of daring genius?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is facing the possibility that their home may soon be submerged. The pressing issue is: Where are they supposed to go?
One Sorrowful Case of Youth Destitution
When I encountered Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then thought his situation might change for the better. That hope was tragically mistaken.
A Global AI Race and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he may hold the secret to which nation wins the global technological rivalry.
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