As we consider the year gone by, a selection of remarkable in-depth articles emerges. Such accounts explore complex themes including political intrigue and historical discoveries to deeply personal journeys.
The Mysterious Author and the Soul of a Country
An author gained prominence in the 1990s with biting critiques on power. Although several of his literary contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the country, he still move millions of books. This raises a pressing question: Has he become an defender for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The story of Mustafa, who at 18 was told that his sole route to escape prison was to join the government military. Following 14 years, his history as one of Assad's soldiers might now get him killed.
A Acrimonious Feud Over Our Earliest Origins
The unearthing of fossilised bones in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as radically changing the history of our human race. But, some scholars was persuaded. The subsequent intense controversy has consumed the careers of researchers ever since.
A UK Religious Group That Hid in the Open
One woman was only a child when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the appalling breadth of exploitation it had perpetrated.
A Prime Minister's Puzzling Record on International Law
Many supporters expected that the former human rights lawyer would renew the Britain's dedication to international law. Yet, the track record over the past year has been notably mixed.
Challenging a Country's Identity
A documentary following a repentant master criminal as she sets up corrupt individuals with hidden cameras poses complex queries: Is she truly reformed, and what are the director's own motives?
A Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Darkest Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and dealt with – it all. In their most challenging hours, individuals rely on him to restore normalcy.
Can an Iconic Institution Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by restitution claims, strained finances and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its reputation?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Severe Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long lacked an effective medical end – until potentially now.
The Spectre of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A violent extremist and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideas influence the highest levels of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Crooked Secret
With his sharp intellect and sterling background, it's no surprise that wealthy clients trusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to get wary.
The Tiny State That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Hub
An extremely wealthy country has become a major player on the international scene, striving to broker peace in some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are fueling this ambitious endeavor?
A Close-Up View at a President Preparing for International Battle
Extremely unpopular at domestically, the French leader thrives on the world arena, where he projects himself as the leader most equipped to manage a particular former US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the summit.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Story
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her companion, charged with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An End of a Major Development Agency: Not Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to wind down a major US aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was far from unforeseen.
The Unethical Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Women
When information about a medical study in the 1960s became public, there was widespread shock. But the full truth of what happened remains somewhat contested.
The "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed huge sums of money to selected participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever entertainment – or acts of artistic genius?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is facing the prospect that their homeland may soon cease to exist. The pressing issue is: To where are they going to relocate?
A Sorrowful Case of Childhood Destitution
When I met a young boy he was 13 and homeless. I still hoped his life might improve. I was devastatingly wrong.
A International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after living half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he may possess the answers to who prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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