While we consider the past year, a assortment of remarkable in-depth articles emerges. These pieces delve into complex topics from geopolitical machinations and historical discoveries to profoundly human journeys.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Conscience of a Country
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with sharp satires on authoritarianism. Whereas numerous of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the nation, he still sell vast numbers of books. It prompts a pertinent question: Has the author turned into an defender for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Brutal Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his sole path out of prison was to join the government military. After fourteen years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters could still put him in mortal danger.
A Bitter Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in 2001 was proclaimed as fundamentally changing the history of our human race. However, a faction was convinced. The resulting heated scholarly debate has dominated the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her family became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the shocking breadth of exploitation it had perpetrated.
The Leader's Curious Record on International Law
Numerous supporters expected that the former human rights lawyer would restore the the nation's commitment to international law. Yet, the track record over the past year has been strikingly inconsistent.
Challenging a Nation's Myth
A film tracking a repentant con artist as she records unscrupulous individuals with covert recording raises difficult queries: Is she genuinely changed, and is the filmmaker's true methods?
The Person Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and cleaned – it all. In their darkest moments, individuals turn to him to bring back peace.
Will an Iconic Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by debates over its collection, strained finances and the discovery of an internal thief, Britain's premier cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it repair its standing?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Extreme Pregnancy
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries been without an consistent treatment remedy – up until perhaps now.
The Ghost of Extremism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideas permeate the uppermost levels of the state.
An English Professional With a Crooked Side
With his keen intellect and sterling background, it's understandable that high-net-worth individuals trusted him with their wealth. Until they started to become uneasy.
A Small Nation That Became the World's Mediation Capital
An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has become a major actor on the international scene, working to mediate some of the most long-standing conflicts. Which factors are fueling this unprecedented project?
An Close-Up View at a President Gearing Up for Global Battle
Deeply disliked at domestically, the French leader enjoys the international arena, where he projects himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a certain sitting American leader. 7 years after their last meeting, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the fray.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Story
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old infant?
The End of a Global Development Agency: Far From Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest disappointment was not unexpected.
The Disturbing 1960s Study on Indian Mothers
When information about a medical study in the sixties were revealed, there was immense shock. But the precise nature of what happened is still partially shrouded.
A "Master" of the Online Age
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days underground – and distributed huge sums of cash to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever entertainment – or works of daring genius?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's people is grappling with the prospect that their homeland may soon cease to exist. The pressing question is: Where are they going to go?
One Heartbreaking Case of Youth Destitution
When I encountered Craig he was thirteen and without a home. Even then believed his situation could change for the better. I was sadly mistaken.
A International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Move
In the recent past, after living decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he could possess the key to which nation prevails in the global AI race.
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