Upon consider the year gone by, a curated list of remarkable in-depth stories emerges. Such narratives probe intricate themes including geopolitical intrigue and historical discoveries to deeply personal sagas.
A Enigmatic Novelist and the Conscience of a Nation
Victor Pelevin became known in the nineties with scathing satires on power. Whereas many of his writer contemporaries have faced censorship or left the nation, he continues to move vast numbers of books. This poses a pertinent question: Has the author turned into an apologist for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Devastating Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at 18 was told that his only route out of prison was to enlist in the regime military. After 14 long years, his history as one of Assad's soldiers could now get him killed.
A Acrimonious Argument Over Our Earliest Origins
The finding of fossilised remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was hailed as completely re-writing the story of our species. But, not everyone was in agreement. The resulting heated controversy has consumed the careers of scholars ever since.
A British Religious Group That Operated in the Open
One woman was only a child when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the shocking breadth of exploitation it had carried out.
The Prime Minister's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
Many followers expected that the former human rights lawyer would renew the Britain's commitment to international law. Yet, the performance over the past year has been curiously mixed.
Shattering a Nation's Myth
A film following a remorseful con artist as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras raises difficult queries: Is this person really changed, and what are the filmmaker's true motives?
A Person Who Remediates the UK's Darkest Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and restored – everything. In their stickiest hours, families depend on him to bring back order.
Will an Renowned Institution Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by restitution claims, precarious funding and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's number one museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Agony of Severe Condition
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an consistent treatment solution – until perhaps now.
The Spectre of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A violent extremist and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his teachings permeate the uppermost levels of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Dishonest Secret
With his brilliant mind and sterling reputation, it's little wonder that high-net-worth individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to get uneasy.
A Tiny State That Emerged as the World's Mediation Center
An incredibly rich country has become a major actor on the world stage, striving to broker peace in some of the most intractable disputes. Which factors are behind this unprecedented endeavor?
An Close-Up View at a Leader Preparing for International Summitry
Deeply disliked at home, the French leader thrives on the world arena, where he positions himself as the leader most equipped to deal with a certain sitting US president. Seven years after their last encounter, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the summit.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with killing their two-week-old baby?
An Dismantling of a Global Aid Agency: Far From Universal Mourning
When actions were made to wind down a prominent aid agency, many around the world were surprised. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was far from unforeseen.
The Shocking 1960s Experiment on South Asian Women
When details about a medical experiment in the sixties became public, there was immense shock. But the full truth of what happened remains somewhat shrouded.
The "Genius" of the Online Age
He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and given away vast sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever clickbait – or acts of daring brilliance?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the prospect that their home may in the near future cease to exist. The pressing question is: Where are they going to go?
One Tragic Story of Youth Destitution
As I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. I still believed his life might change for the better. That hope was devastatingly mistaken.
A International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Defection
In 2020, after living decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Now, he could hold the secret to who prevails in the global AI race.
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