As we look back on the previous year, a selection of exceptional in-depth articles emerges. Such pieces delve into multifaceted themes ranging from political machinations and scientific discoveries to profoundly personal stories.
The Puzzling Novelist and the Soul of a Nation
An author gained prominence in the nineties with biting critiques on autocratic rule. Whereas numerous of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or left the country, he still move vast numbers of books. This poses a key question: Has the author turned into an defender for the regime?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Devastating Conflict
The account of a young man, who at 18 was told that his only path to escape prison was to enlist in the regime forces. Following 14 long years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters could now put him in mortal danger.
A Fierce Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of ancient bones in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was hailed as radically rewriting the narrative of our human race. But, not everyone was convinced. The ensuing heated controversy has consumed the careers of researchers ever since.
A UK Cult That Hid in the Open
One woman was only a child when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the disturbing extent of abuse it had committed.
A Leader's Puzzling Record on Human Rights
A great many followers hoped that the prime minister would renew the UK's dedication to international law. Yet, the track record over the first year in office has been notably mixed.
Shattering a Nation's Self-Image
A film tracking a repentant fraudster as she records corrupt individuals with hidden cameras raises difficult questions: Is this person genuinely changed, and what are the filmmaker's own methods?
A Person Who Cleans Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and restored – it all. In their darkest times, individuals rely on him to restore peace.
Will an Renowned Museum Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by restitution claims, difficult finances and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's number one cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it restore its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has long lacked an reliable medical remedy – up until potentially now.
The Legacy of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideas shape the very highest echelons of the state.
An English Professional With a Fraudulent Secret
With his brilliant mind and sterling background, it's understandable that wealthy individuals trusted him with their assets. Then they started to get suspicious.
A Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Center
An extremely wealthy country has transformed into a major actor on the world stage, striving to solve some of the most intractable disputes. Which factors are fueling this unprecedented role?
A Inside View at a President Gearing Up for Global Battle
Deeply disliked at home, President Macron thrives on the international arena, where he presents himself as the statesman most equipped to manage a certain sitting American leader. Seven years after their last encounter, a writer joined him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with killing their newborn baby?
The Dismantling of a Global Aid Agency: Far From Universal Regret
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was far from unexpected.
A Unethical 1960s Experiment on Indian Women
When details about a scientific study in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread shock. But the exact truth of the procedures is still partially shrouded.
A "Mozart" of the Attention Economy
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and distributed enormous amounts of cash to selected participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever entertainment – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is grappling with the possibility that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The critical question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
A Sorrowful Case of Youth Destitution
As I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still believed his life could improve. That hope was devastatingly misplaced.
A International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Move
In 2020, after spending half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he might possess the key to who wins the global technological rivalry.
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