Upon consider the past year, a selection of remarkable in-depth articles shines. Such narratives explore multifaceted topics ranging from geopolitical machinations and historical discoveries to profoundly personal journeys.
The Mysterious Author and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
Victor Pelevin became known in the post-Soviet era with scathing commentaries on autocratic rule. While several of his writer contemporaries have faced censorship or left the country, he continues to sell vast numbers of books. This poses a key question: Has the author become an apologist for the regime?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his sole route out of incarceration was to enlist in the government military. After fourteen long years, his history as one of Assad's fighters may still cost him his life.
A Fierce Argument Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of ancient remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was hailed as completely rewriting the narrative of our species. But, a faction was in agreement. The ensuing bitter controversy has consumed the lives of researchers ever since.
A British Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the appalling breadth of exploitation it had perpetrated.
The Leader's Unexpected Stance on International Law
Numerous followers expected that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the the nation's commitment to human rights. However, the track record over the past year has been notably mixed.
Challenging a Country's Myth
A documentary following a remorseful master criminal as she records unscrupulous clients with covert recording poses thorny questions: Is she really changed, and what are the filmmaker's own intentions?
A Man Who Cleans the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and dealt with – it all. In their stickiest moments, families turn to him to restore order.
Can an Iconic Institution Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, difficult funding and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's premier museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it repair its standing?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Agony of Extreme Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries lacked an consistent medical end – up until possibly now.
The Legacy of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A violent extremist and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast 35 years ago. Today, his ideology influence the highest levels of the state.
The English Professional With a Fraudulent Side
With his keen mind and sterling credentials, it's no surprise that affluent clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to become uneasy.
A Tiny State That Became the World's Diplomatic Capital
An extremely rich Gulf state has risen as a significant force on the world stage, striving to solve some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are driving this ambitious role?
An Close-Up View at a President Gearing Up for International Battle
Deeply unpopular at home, the French leader enjoys the international stage, where he presents himself as the leader uniquely positioned to handle a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the summit.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Story
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with killing their two-week-old infant?
The Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Not Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was far from unforeseen.
The Shocking 1960s Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When details about a scientific study in the sixties came to light, there was immense outrage. But the full nature of the procedures is still partially contested.
A "Genius" of the Attention Economy
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and distributed vast amounts of cash to lucky participants. But are these videos simply very savvy entertainment – or acts of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Seas
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's people is confronting the possibility that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The pressing issue is: Where are they supposed to go?
A Sorrowful Story of Childhood Homelessness
When I met Craig he was thirteen and without a home. I still thought his situation might turn around. I was devastatingly mistaken.
A Global AI Race and a Pivotal Move
In 2020, after spending decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Now, he could possess the answers to which nation wins the global technological rivalry.
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