Upon consider the previous year, a curated list of outstanding in-depth articles shines. Such pieces delve into multifaceted subjects including geopolitical machinations and historical revelations to deeply human stories.
A Enigmatic Author and the Soul of a Nation
An author became known in the post-Soviet era with scathing satires on power. Whereas numerous of his literary peers have encountered censorship or fled the country, he still sell vast numbers of books. This raises a pressing query: Has he turned into an defender for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only way out of incarceration was to join the regime military. Following 14 long years, his history as one of Assad's soldiers may now get him killed.
The Bitter Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of fossilised bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as fundamentally rewriting the history of our human race. However, a faction was convinced. The subsequent intense controversy has consumed the lives of scholars ever since.
The British Sect That Operated in the Open
One woman was only a child when her household became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the disturbing extent of abuse it had committed.
The Prime Minister's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights
Many voters hoped that the prime minister would renew the the nation's dedication to international law. Yet, the performance over the past year has been strikingly ambiguous.
Shattering a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary tracking a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares corrupt clients with hidden cameras asks difficult queries: Is she genuinely a new person, and what are the director's own motives?
A Man Who Cleans Britain's Darkest Stains
From crime scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and restored – everything. In their stickiest hours, people depend on him to bring back order.
Can an Renowned Museum Survive an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by restitution claims, difficult funding and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's leading museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it salvage its reputation?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Severe Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries lacked an reliable medical remedy – up until possibly now.
The Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A militant fanatic and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his teachings shape the highest echelons of the state.
An British Professional With a Fraudulent Secret
With his brilliant mind and flawless credentials, it's little wonder that affluent individuals trusted him with their assets. Then they started to get suspicious.
The Tiny Nation That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Capital
An astonishingly rich country has risen as a significant force on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are behind this unprecedented endeavor?
A Inside View at a President Preparing for International Summitry
Deeply unpopular at home, the French leader enjoys the world stage, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to handle a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their last encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the child of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with killing their two-week-old baby?
An Dismantling of a Major Development Agency: 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 disappointment was not unforeseen.
The Unethical Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Women
When information about a scientific study in the 1960s became public, there was widespread outrage. But the full nature of the events remains somewhat unclear.
A "Master" of the Online Age
He's spent a full day in slime, two days buried alive – and showered enormous amounts of cash to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply very savvy entertainment – or acts of avant garde genius?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's people is facing the prospect that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The urgent question is: To where are they going to relocate?
One Tragic Story of Youth Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then thought his life could improve. That hope was devastatingly wrong.
The International AI Competition and a Key Defection
In 2020, after living decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he could hold the secret to who prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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