While we look back on the previous year, a assortment of remarkable in-depth articles stands out. Such accounts probe multifaceted subjects including geopolitical machinations and scientific discoveries to profoundly personal stories.
The Enigmatic Author and the Moral Fabric of a Country
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the nineties with sharp critiques on power. While many of his writer peers have faced censorship or fled the nation, he continues to sell vast numbers of books. This prompts a pertinent query: Has the author evolved into an supporter for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Brutal Conflict
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his sole path to escape prison was to join the government forces. After fourteen years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might now get him killed.
The Bitter Feud Over Our Ancient Beginnings
The finding of ancient remains in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was hailed as completely re-writing the narrative of our human race. Yet, some scholars was convinced. The subsequent heated argument has taken over the lives of researchers ever since.
The British Sect That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the disturbing scale of mistreatment it had committed.
A Statesman's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
A great many supporters anticipated that the prime minister would renew the the nation's dedication to human rights. However, the track record over the past year has been curiously mixed.
Breaking a Country's Myth
A film tracking a remorseful master criminal as she sets up corrupt clients with covert recording asks complex questions: Is she genuinely reformed, and what are the director's true methods?
The Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Darkest Scenes
From murder scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and restored – it all. In their darkest hours, individuals depend on him to bring back order.
Can an Famous Institution Survive an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, difficult finances and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's leading museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it restore its standing?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Torture of Severe Condition
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries lacked an reliable medical solution – up until possibly now.
A Legacy of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A violent fanatic and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his teachings influence the very highest echelons of the state.
An British Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his keen intellect and flawless background, it's understandable that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their wealth. Then they started to get wary.
A Tiny State That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Center
An incredibly rich country has become a major player on the international scene, attempting to mediate some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are behind this ambitious role?
An Close-Up View at a Leader Preparing for International Summitry
Deeply disliked at home, the French leader enjoys the international arena, where he positions himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a certain sitting American leader. Seven years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old baby?
An Dismantling of a Major Development Organization: Far From Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was not unforeseen.
A Unethical Mid-Century Study on Indian Women
When information about a medical experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was immense outrage. But the precise truth of the events is still partially contested.
The "Master" of the Attention Age
He's endured 24 hours in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed huge sums of money to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply very savvy clickbait – or acts of daring brilliance?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's population is confronting the prospect that their homeland may soon be submerged. The critical issue is: To where are they supposed to go?
One Heartbreaking Case of Youth Homelessness
As I met Craig he was 13 and homeless. Even then thought his life might improve. That hope was sadly mistaken.
The International AI Race and a Pivotal Defection
In the recent past, after living half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he might possess the key to who prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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