Upon reflect on the year gone by, a assortment of remarkable in-depth articles emerges. These pieces delve into multifaceted subjects including geopolitical intrigue and historical revelations to deeply personal sagas.
The Enigmatic Novelist and the Soul of a Nation
Victor Pelevin became known in the nineties with scathing commentaries on authoritarianism. While several of his literary contemporaries have faced censorship or fled the country, he continues to sell vast numbers of copies. It raises a pressing query: Has he become an supporter for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his sole route out of incarceration was to enlist in the regime forces. Following fourteen long years, his history as one of Assad's soldiers could now put him in mortal danger.
A Bitter Dispute Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The finding of fossilised remains in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as completely rewriting the history of our species. Yet, some scholars was convinced. The subsequent bitter argument has dominated the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Cult That Operated in the Open
One woman was only a young girl when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the shocking extent of abuse it had perpetrated.
The Statesman's Curious Record on International Law
A great many followers anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would restore the UK's commitment to international law. However, the record over the first year in office has been curiously inconsistent.
Breaking a Country's Myth
A film following a repentant con artist as she sets up unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras asks difficult questions: Is this person really a new person, and what are the filmmaker's own motives?
The Person Who Cleans Britain's Most Difficult Stains
From murder scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their stickiest times, people turn to him to bring back peace.
Will an Famous Museum Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, strained funding and the discovery of an internal thief, Britain's leading cultural institution is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it repair its legacy?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Torture of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries been without an reliable treatment end – until perhaps now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A violent extremist and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his teachings shape the highest levels of the state.
The British Gentleman With a Dishonest Side
With his sharp mind and impeccable background, it's little wonder that wealthy individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to become suspicious.
A Small State That Became the World's Mediation Center
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has risen as a major force on the world stage, striving to mediate some of the most complex disputes. What are fueling this unprecedented role?
An Inside View at a President Gearing Up for International Battle
Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron thrives on the world stage, where he positions himself as the leader uniquely positioned to manage a certain former American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Trial of a Tragic Story
How did the child of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with killing their two-week-old baby?
The Dismantling of a Major Development Agency: Far From Universal Regret
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the globe were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was far from unexpected.
The Unethical Mid-Century Study on Indian Women
When information about a medical study in the sixties came to light, there was widespread outrage. But the exact truth of what happened remains partially shrouded.
The "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed vast sums of cash to selected participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or acts of avant garde brilliance?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's population is facing the possibility that their home may soon cease to exist. The urgent question is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Story of Youth Homelessness
As I met a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still thought his life might turn around. I was tragically wrong.
The International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Defection
In 2020, after spending decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he may hold the key to who prevails in the global AI race.
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