Upon look back on the year gone by, a curated list of outstanding in-depth articles emerges. These accounts probe intricate subjects ranging from political intrigue and scientific revelations to profoundly personal stories.
The Enigmatic Novelist and the Soul of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist became known in the nineties with sharp commentaries on power. Whereas several of his literary contemporaries have faced censorship or fled the nation, he still sell millions of books. This prompts a pertinent question: Has the author turned into an supporter for the regime?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Conflict
The tale of a young man, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his only route out of prison was to join the government forces. Following fourteen long years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters could now put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Argument Over Our Earliest Origins
The discovery of ancient remains in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as completely changing the story of our species. However, a faction was convinced. The resulting heated argument has consumed the careers of scholars ever since.
The British Cult That Hid in the Open
One woman was only a child when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the shocking extent of mistreatment it had carried out.
A Statesman's Puzzling Stance on Human Rights
Many voters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would renew the the nation's commitment to international law. But, the track record over the past year has been curiously inconsistent.
Challenging a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary tracking a remorseful con artist as she ensnares corrupt clients with hidden cameras poses difficult queries: Is she really reformed, and what are the filmmaker's own methods?
The Man Who Remediates Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their darkest moments, people turn to him to bring back peace.
Will an Iconic Institution Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, strained finances and the revelation of an insider theft, the UK's premier cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to salvage its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Extreme Pregnancy
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries been without an effective medical end – up until potentially now.
The Ghost of Extremism in Modern Politics
A violent extremist and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his teachings shape the very highest levels of the state.
An English Professional With a Fraudulent Secret
With his keen mind and sterling credentials, it's little wonder that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Until they began to get uneasy.
The Tiny State That Became the World's Mediation Capital
An astonishingly wealthy country has risen as a key actor on the world stage, striving to mediate some of the most complex conflicts. What are fueling this unprecedented project?
A Inside View at a Leader Preparing for International Battle
Deeply unpopular at home, the French leader enjoys the international stage, where he projects himself as the leader most equipped to handle a certain former American leader. 7 years after their previous encounter, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the child of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, charged with the death of their newborn baby?
An End of a Major Aid Agency: Not Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the world were surprised. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was not unforeseen.
A Shocking Mid-Century Study on South Asian Mothers
When information about a medical experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was immense shock. But the full story of the procedures remains somewhat contested.
A "Mozart" of the Attention Age
He's endured 24 hours in slime, 48 hours underground – and distributed enormous sums of money to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply very savvy entertainment – or works of artistic genius?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is facing the possibility that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The urgent question is: To where are they supposed to go?
One Tragic Story of Youth Destitution
As I met Craig he was thirteen and without a home. Even then thought his situation might turn around. That hope was sadly mistaken.
The International AI Race and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after spending decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he might hold the answers to which nation prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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