Upon consider the previous year, a assortment of remarkable in-depth stories emerges. These pieces delve into complex subjects from political machinations and historical revelations to deeply human sagas.
A Puzzling Author and the Conscience of a Nation
Victor Pelevin became known in the nineties with biting critiques on autocratic rule. While many of his literary contemporaries have faced suppression or left the nation, he continues to sell millions of copies. It prompts a pertinent question: Has he turned into an apologist for the regime?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his sole route out of incarceration was to join the government military. After 14 long years, his past as one of Assad's soldiers could still cost him his life.
A Bitter Argument Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The finding of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was hailed as fundamentally changing the story of our human race. But, some scholars was persuaded. The resulting intense argument has taken over the careers of researchers ever since.
A British Religious Group That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the disturbing extent of abuse it had committed.
The Leader's Unexpected Stance on International Law
A great many supporters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the the nation's dedication to human rights. However, the track record over the first year in office has been curiously mixed.
Breaking a Country's Identity
A documentary tracking a remorseful con artist as she sets up unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras poses complex queries: Is this person truly reformed, and is the filmmaker's own methods?
The Person Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and restored – it all. In their most challenging times, families turn to him to bring back peace.
Will an Iconic Museum Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by restitution claims, precarious funding and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's number one cultural institution is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Is it possible to repair its standing?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Agony of Extreme Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries lacked an consistent treatment remedy – up until possibly now.
The Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A violent extremist and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his teachings influence the uppermost levels of the state.
An English Gentleman With a Crooked Side
With his brilliant mind and sterling reputation, it's understandable that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their assets. Then they started to get suspicious.
A Tiny Nation That Became the Global Mediation Center
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has transformed into a major actor on the international scene, working to solve some of the most long-standing disputes. Which factors are driving this ambitious endeavor?
A Inside View at a President Preparing for International Battle
Extremely disliked at home, the French leader relishes the world arena, where he presents himself as the statesman most equipped to handle a certain former US president. 7 years after their previous meeting, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her companion, charged with the death of their newborn infant?
The Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Far From Universal Regret
When efforts were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was not unexpected.
The Disturbing 1960s Experiment on Indian Women
When information about a medical study in the 1960s came to light, there was immense outrage. But the exact nature of the events is still somewhat shrouded.
A "Genius" of the Online Economy
He's spent 24 hours in slime, two days buried alive – and given away vast amounts of money to lucky contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's population is facing the reality that their homeland may soon become uninhabitable. The urgent question is: To where are they supposed to go?
One Heartbreaking Story of Youth Destitution
As I met a young boy he was 13 and without a home. I still hoped his situation could change for the better. That hope was tragically mistaken.
A Global AI Competition and a Crucial Defection
In 2020, after living decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he might possess the key to who wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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