As we look back on the previous year, a curated list of exceptional in-depth articles shines. These accounts explore multifaceted themes including geopolitical intrigue and scientific discoveries to deeply personal sagas.
A Puzzling Writer and the Conscience of a Country
A certain Russian novelist became known in the 1990s with scathing critiques on authoritarianism. While numerous of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or left the nation, he still move vast numbers of copies. This raises a pertinent question: Has the author turned into an defender for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Civil War
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was told that his only route to escape prison was to join the regime military. Following 14 years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could still cost him his life.
The Bitter Feud Over Our Ancient Origins
The unearthing of fossilised bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as completely re-writing the story of our species. Yet, a faction was convinced. The resulting bitter scholarly debate has dominated the careers of scholars ever since.
The British Sect That Hid 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 appalling extent of mistreatment it had carried out.
A Leader's Unexpected Record on International Law
A great many supporters expected that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to human rights. However, the track record over the first year in office has been curiously inconsistent.
Challenging a Country's Identity
A film featuring a repentant master criminal as she sets up corrupt individuals with hidden cameras poses difficult questions: Is this person really changed, and is the director's true methods?
The Person Who Remediates the UK's Most Difficult Stains
From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and restored – everything. In their stickiest times, people turn to him to restore order.
Can an Renowned Museum Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by debates over its collection, strained funding and the revelation of an internal thief, the UK's premier museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its legacy?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Severe Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries lacked an effective medical remedy – until perhaps now.
A Ghost of Extremism in Modern Politics
A militant extremist and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political pariah 35 years ago. Today, his teachings influence the highest echelons of the state.
An British Professional With a Dishonest Side
With his brilliant intellect and impeccable credentials, it's no surprise that wealthy individuals trusted him with their wealth. Then they began to get uneasy.
The Tiny State That Emerged as the Global Mediation Hub
An incredibly rich country has risen as a significant actor on the international scene, attempting to mediate some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are behind this unprecedented project?
An Inside Look at a President Gearing Up for International Summitry
Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader enjoys the international arena, where he positions himself as the leader uniquely positioned to handle a certain former 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
How did the child of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old baby?
An End of a Major Development Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When actions were made to wind down a prominent aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest letdown was far from unexpected.
The Shocking Mid-Century Study on South Asian Women
When information about a scientific experiment in the sixties came to light, there was widespread outrage. But the exact nature of what happened is still somewhat shrouded.
A "Master" of the Online Economy
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and showered enormous sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever clickbait – or acts of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is grappling with the reality that their islands may in the near future become uninhabitable. The urgent question is: To where are they going to relocate?
One Tragic Story of Youth Homelessness
When I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still thought his life might improve. I was tragically misplaced.
The International AI Competition and a Crucial Defection
In 2020, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he might possess the key to which nation prevails in the global AI race.
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