While we look back on the past year, a curated list of exceptional in-depth articles stands out. These narratives probe intricate topics including geopolitical intrigue and scientific discoveries to profoundly personal sagas.
The Puzzling Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Country
A certain Russian novelist gained prominence in the 1990s with scathing commentaries on authoritarianism. While several of his writer peers have encountered suppression or left the country, he continues to sell millions of copies. It prompts a key query: Has the author turned into an apologist for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The story of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his sole way to escape incarceration was to enlist in the regime military. Following fourteen years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might now put him in mortal danger.
A Bitter Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The finding of fossilised bones in the Djurab desert in 2001 was hailed as fundamentally changing the history of our species. Yet, some scholars was convinced. The subsequent bitter scholarly debate has taken over the careers of researchers ever since.
A UK Cult That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the disturbing breadth of exploitation it had committed.
A Leader's Puzzling Record on Human Rights
A great many followers hoped that the former human rights lawyer would renew the the nation's dedication to human rights. However, the performance over the past year has been strikingly ambiguous.
Challenging a Country's Identity
A documentary following a remorseful master criminal as she ensnares corrupt clients with hidden cameras asks difficult queries: Is she truly changed, and what are the filmmaker's own methods?
A Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Difficult Scenes
From crime scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and restored – everything. In their most challenging hours, individuals rely on him to restore peace.
Can an Renowned Museum Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Beset by restitution claims, strained funding and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's number one museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it repair its reputation?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Extreme Condition
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries lacked an effective medical solution – up until potentially now.
The Ghost of Extremism in Modern Politics
A militant extremist and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideas permeate the very highest echelons of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Dishonest Secret
With his sharp intellect and sterling reputation, it's understandable that wealthy individuals trusted him with their wealth. Then they began to get wary.
A Small State That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Center
An astonishingly wealthy country has risen as a significant force on the world stage, attempting to solve some of the most long-standing disputes. Which factors are driving this ambitious project?
A Inside View at a President Preparing for Global Summitry
Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader thrives on the world stage, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a particular sitting US president. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the child of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her companion, charged with the death of their two-week-old infant?
The Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Far From Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest letdown was far from unforeseen.
A Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Women
When information about a scientific experiment in the sixties came to light, there was immense shock. But the precise truth of the events is still somewhat contested.
The "Master" of the Online Economy
He's spent a full day in slime, two days underground – and distributed huge amounts of money to lucky participants. But are these videos simply very clever entertainment – or acts of avant garde brilliance?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's people is facing the prospect that their homeland may in the near future be submerged. The pressing issue is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
A Heartbreaking Story of Youth Destitution
When I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. I still hoped his life might turn around. I was devastatingly wrong.
The Global AI Race and a Pivotal Move
In 2020, after living decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he might possess the key to who wins the global AI race.
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