While we reflect on the year gone by, a assortment of remarkable in-depth articles shines. These accounts probe complex topics from political intrigue and scientific discoveries to deeply human stories.
A Enigmatic Novelist and the Soul of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with scathing critiques on power. While numerous of his writer peers have encountered censorship or left the nation, he continues to sell millions of books. It prompts a pressing question: Has the author become an apologist for the Kremlin?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The story of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his sole path out of incarceration was to join the government military. Following fourteen years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might still get him killed.
A Fierce Feud Over Our Earliest Origins
The discovery of fossilised bones in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was hailed as radically rewriting the narrative of our human race. But, a faction was convinced. The ensuing bitter controversy has taken over the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The British Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the shocking scale of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
A Prime Minister's Curious Record on International Law
A great many supporters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would restore the the nation's dedication to human rights. But, the track record over the past year has been curiously mixed.
Breaking a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary featuring a repentant master criminal as she records unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras raises thorny questions: Is she truly a new person, and is the filmmaker's true intentions?
A Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Traumatic Scenes
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and cleaned – it all. In their most challenging times, individuals turn to him to bring back order.
Can an Renowned Institution Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by restitution claims, strained funding and the exposure of an internal thief, Britain's number one cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it restore its standing?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Severe Condition
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries been without an consistent treatment end – until possibly now.
A Spectre of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A violent fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology influence the highest levels of government.
The English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his sharp intellect and flawless background, it's little wonder that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to become uneasy.
The Tiny Nation That Became the World's Mediation Capital
An extremely rich Gulf state has become a significant actor on the international scene, striving to broker peace in some of the most complex conflicts. What are driving this ambitious endeavor?
A Close-Up View at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Extremely unpopular at home, President Macron enjoys the international arena, where he presents himself as the statesman best placed to manage a certain former American leader. 7 years after their last encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the child of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, charged with the death of their newborn infant?
An Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Far From Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to wind down a major US development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was not unexpected.
The Disturbing Mid-Century Study on Indian Women
When details about a scientific study in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread anxiety. But the full story of the events remains partially unclear.
The "Genius" of the Online Age
He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed huge sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply very savvy entertainment – or works of avant garde genius?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's population is confronting the prospect that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The critical issue is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
A Tragic Story of Youth Homelessness
When I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. Even then thought his situation might turn around. That hope was tragically mistaken.
A International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Move
In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Today, he might possess the key to which nation wins the global technological rivalry.
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