While we look back on the previous year, a assortment of exceptional in-depth pieces shines. Such narratives delve into intricate topics from geopolitical machinations and scientific discoveries to deeply human sagas.
The Mysterious Writer and the Soul of a Country
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the nineties with biting satires on power. While numerous of his literary contemporaries have faced censorship or left the country, he still sell millions of copies. It prompts a pertinent query: Has the author become an defender for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Conflict
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his sole way out of prison was to enlist in the government forces. After fourteen years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might now cost him his life.
A Fierce Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The finding of ancient remains in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was hailed as fundamentally rewriting the history of our human race. But, some scholars was persuaded. The subsequent bitter controversy has dominated the careers of scholars ever since.
The UK Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was only a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped expose the shocking breadth of exploitation it had carried out.
The Leader's Puzzling Record on International Law
Many followers hoped that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's commitment to human rights. But, the record over the past year has been curiously inconsistent.
Shattering a Nation's Myth
A documentary tracking a repentant master criminal as she sets up corrupt individuals with hidden cameras raises difficult questions: Is this person really a new person, and is the director's own methods?
A Man Who Cleans the UK's Darkest Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging hours, people rely on him to restore peace.
Can an Famous Museum Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by debates over its collection, strained finances and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's leading cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Torture of Severe Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries lacked an reliable medical end – until possibly now.
The Legacy of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A militant fanatic and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideas permeate the uppermost echelons of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret
With his keen mind and flawless background, it's understandable that affluent individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to become wary.
The Tiny Nation That Became the World's Mediation Capital
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has become a major player on the international scene, striving to mediate some of the most complex disputes. What are behind this unprecedented endeavor?
An Inside Look at a Leader Preparing for International Battle
Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron relishes the world stage, where he projects himself as the leader uniquely positioned to manage a certain sitting American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist joined him as he prepared for battle.
During the Trial of a Tragic Case
How did the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An End of a Major Aid Organization: Far From Universal Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.
The Disturbing Mid-Century Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a medical experiment in the sixties came to light, there was widespread anxiety. But the full story of what happened remains partially contested.
The "Mozart" of the Online Age
He's spent 24 hours in slime, 48 hours underground – and given away vast amounts of cash to lucky participants. But are these videos simply very savvy entertainment – or acts of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is facing the prospect that their islands may soon cease to exist. The urgent question is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
A Heartbreaking Story of Youth Homelessness
As I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. Even then hoped his life might turn around. That hope was devastatingly mistaken.
A International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after living decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he may hold the answers to which nation wins the worldwide AI race.
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