Upon look back on the year gone by, a curated list of outstanding in-depth articles shines. Such pieces probe multifaceted subjects from geopolitical intrigue and scientific discoveries to profoundly human stories.
A Mysterious Author and the Soul of a Nation
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the 1990s with biting commentaries on authoritarianism. Although many of his literary peers have encountered suppression or fled the country, he still move millions of books. It prompts a key query: Has he turned into an defender for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Devastating Civil War
The account of a young man, who at 18 was told that his sole way out of incarceration was to enlist in the government military. Following fourteen years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could now put him in mortal danger.
The Acrimonious Argument Over Our Ancient Origins
The unearthing of ancient remains in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was heralded as radically changing the narrative of our species. Yet, some scholars was in agreement. The subsequent heated argument has dominated the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her household joined the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the shocking scale of exploitation it had perpetrated.
The Prime Minister's Curious Record on International Law
A great many supporters expected that the prime minister would renew the Britain's dedication to international law. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been strikingly ambiguous.
Breaking a Nation's Myth
A film featuring a remorseful master criminal as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with covert recording raises thorny queries: Is this person really a new person, and what are the filmmaker's true methods?
The Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and cleaned – everything. In their stickiest moments, individuals turn to him to bring back peace.
Can an Iconic Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, strained funding and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it salvage its legacy?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Severe Condition
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries lacked an reliable medical end – up until possibly now.
The Legacy of Extremism in Modern Government
A militant fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideas permeate the uppermost echelons of the state.
The British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his brilliant intellect and flawless reputation, it's no surprise that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their assets. Then they began to get suspicious.
The Small Nation That Became the Global Diplomatic Capital
An astonishingly wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a significant actor on the world stage, attempting to solve some of the most long-standing disputes. What are driving this ambitious endeavor?
A Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply unpopular at home, President Macron thrives on the world arena, where he presents himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a certain sitting US president. 7 years after their last encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Case
What led to the child of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with killing their newborn baby?
An End of a Major Aid Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was far from unexpected.
A Unethical 1960s Study on South Asian Women
When information about a medical experiment in the sixties came to light, there was immense outrage. But the precise truth of what happened is still somewhat contested.
The "Genius" of the Attention Economy
He's spent a full day in slime, two days buried alive – and given away huge sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or works of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's population is facing the reality that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The urgent issue is: Where are they supposed to go?
One Sorrowful Case of Childhood Homelessness
When I met a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. I still believed his life could turn around. That hope was devastatingly misplaced.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Pivotal Move
In 2020, after spending decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Now, he might possess the secret to which nation wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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