While we consider the past year, a selection of outstanding in-depth pieces emerges. Such pieces delve into multifaceted themes including political intrigue and historical revelations to deeply personal stories.
A Puzzling Novelist and the Conscience of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with sharp critiques on power. While numerous of his writer contemporaries have faced censorship or left the country, he still sell vast numbers of copies. This poses a key query: Has he evolved into an apologist for the establishment?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The story of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his sole path to escape prison was to join the government forces. Following fourteen years, his history as one of Assad's fighters may still get him killed.
The Fierce Argument Over Our Ancient Origins
The finding of ancient bones in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was heralded as completely changing the narrative of our human race. But, some scholars was convinced. The ensuing heated argument has consumed the lives of scholars ever since.
The British Cult That Operated in the Open
One woman was just a young girl when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped expose the disturbing breadth of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
The Statesman's Unexpected Stance on International Law
Numerous voters expected that the prime minister would renew the the nation's dedication to international law. But, the record over the first year in office has been curiously inconsistent.
Breaking a Country's Identity
A documentary featuring a repentant fraudster as she records corrupt individuals with covert recording poses thorny queries: Is she truly reformed, and what are the filmmaker's true methods?
A Person Who Remediates Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and restored – it all. In their most challenging moments, families rely on him to restore order.
Will an Iconic Institution Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by restitution claims, precarious funding and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's leading cultural institution is in a major crisis. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Suffering of Severe Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an reliable treatment end – up until possibly now.
The Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A violent fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideas shape the uppermost echelons of government.
The British Gentleman With a Dishonest Secret
With his brilliant mind and impeccable reputation, it's understandable that affluent individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to become wary.
The Small Nation That Became the Global Mediation Capital
An extremely wealthy country has transformed into a major actor on the international scene, striving to mediate some of the most intractable disputes. Which factors are fueling this unprecedented role?
A Inside Look at a President Preparing for Global Battle
Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron relishes the world arena, where he projects himself as the leader best placed to deal with a particular former US president. Seven years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Case
What led to the child of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with killing their newborn infant?
An End of a Major Development Agency: Not Universal Regret
When actions were made to wind down a major US development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.
A Unethical Mid-Century Study on South Asian Women
When information about a scientific study in the sixties came to light, there was widespread outrage. But the exact story of the events remains partially shrouded.
The "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours underground – and showered huge amounts of cash to lucky contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or acts of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is confronting the prospect that their islands may soon cease to exist. The pressing question is: Where are they going to go?
A Sorrowful Case of Childhood Homelessness
As I met a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. I still hoped his situation could improve. That hope was sadly mistaken.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after spending decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he might hold the key to who wins the worldwide AI race.
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