Upon consider the past year, a curated list of remarkable in-depth pieces stands out. Such accounts explore complex topics including political machinations and historical revelations to profoundly personal stories.
The Mysterious Writer and the Soul of a Country
An author became known in the nineties with sharp satires on autocratic rule. Whereas many of his writer contemporaries have faced suppression or left the country, he still sell millions of books. This raises a pertinent query: Has he evolved into an apologist for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The story of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his sole path out of incarceration was to join the regime military. Following fourteen years, his history as one of Assad's fighters might still get him killed.
A Fierce Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The finding of ancient remains in the Djurab sands in 2001 was proclaimed as fundamentally changing the narrative of our human race. Yet, not everyone was in agreement. The subsequent bitter argument has consumed the careers of researchers ever since.
A UK Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was just a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped uncover the appalling extent of exploitation it had carried out.
The Prime Minister's Curious Stance on International Law
A great many followers anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to human rights. But, the track record over the past year has been curiously ambiguous.
Challenging a Country's Self-Image
A documentary following a remorseful master criminal as she records corrupt individuals with hidden cameras asks thorny queries: Is this person truly a new person, and what are the director's own methods?
A Man Who Cleans Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From murder scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and restored – it all. In their stickiest times, people turn to him to restore peace.
Can an Iconic Museum Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Beset by colonial controversy, precarious funding and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's premier cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its legacy?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Severe Condition
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an reliable medical end – up until possibly now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideas permeate the very highest echelons of government.
An English Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his keen mind and sterling background, it's no surprise that wealthy individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to become suspicious.
A Small State That Became the Global Diplomatic Hub
An astonishingly rich country has become a major force on the international scene, attempting to mediate some of the most long-standing conflicts. Which factors are behind this ambitious role?
A Close-Up View at a President Preparing for Global Battle
Deeply disliked at home, the French leader relishes the world arena, where he positions himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to handle a particular sitting American leader. 7 years after their previous meeting, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with killing their newborn baby?
An End of a Major Aid Organization: Far From Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.
A Shocking Mid-Century Study on South Asian Women
When information about a medical experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was immense shock. But the precise story of what happened is still partially shrouded.
The "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days underground – and distributed enormous amounts of money to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of daring genius?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is confronting the reality that their islands may in the near future cease to exist. The urgent issue is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
A Heartbreaking Case of Youth Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. I still hoped his life could improve. That hope was devastatingly misplaced.
A International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Move
In 2020, after living half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he may possess the key to who prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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