Upon look back on the previous year, a assortment of remarkable in-depth articles stands out. These accounts delve into intricate subjects including geopolitical intrigue and historical discoveries to deeply human sagas.
A Puzzling Novelist and the Soul of a Country
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with sharp satires on power. Whereas numerous of his literary contemporaries have faced censorship or left the country, he still move vast numbers of copies. It poses a pertinent query: Has he turned into an apologist for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his only route to escape incarceration was to enlist in the regime military. After fourteen long years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters may now cost him his life.
The Bitter Argument Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of fossilised bones in the Chadian sands in 2001 was hailed as radically changing the history of our human race. However, a faction was convinced. The subsequent heated scholarly debate has consumed the careers of scholars ever since.
The British Religious Group That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped uncover the shocking breadth of exploitation it had perpetrated.
The Statesman's Curious Stance on Human Rights
A great many supporters expected that the prime minister would restore the Britain's commitment to human rights. Yet, the track record over the past year has been strikingly ambiguous.
Breaking a Nation's Self-Image
A film following a remorseful con artist as she ensnares unscrupulous clients with covert recording raises difficult questions: Is she genuinely reformed, and what are the filmmaker's true motives?
A Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and restored – everything. In their stickiest times, individuals turn to him to restore peace.
Will an Renowned Institution Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by restitution claims, precarious finances and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's premier museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it restore its standing?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries lacked an effective treatment solution – until perhaps now.
The Spectre of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A militant extremist and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideology permeate the highest levels of the state.
An English Professional With a Fraudulent Secret
With his keen mind and impeccable background, it's little wonder that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to become suspicious.
The Tiny Nation That Became the World's Diplomatic Center
An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a key force on the international scene, striving to mediate some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are driving this unprecedented project?
An Inside Look at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle
Deeply unpopular at home, President Macron thrives on the international arena, where he presents himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to deal with a particular sitting US president. Seven years after their previous encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for battle.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with killing their newborn infant?
The Dismantling of a Global Aid Organization: Far From Universal Regret
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent betrayal was far from unexpected.
The Disturbing Mid-Century Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a medical experiment in the sixties became public, there was widespread outrage. But the precise nature of the procedures is still somewhat shrouded.
A "Master" of the Attention Economy
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and showered huge amounts of cash to selected contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever entertainment – or acts of daring brilliance?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's population is confronting the prospect that their homeland may in the near future cease to exist. The critical question is: Where are they supposed to go?
A Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Homelessness
When I encountered Craig he was thirteen and homeless. I still hoped his life might improve. That hope was sadly wrong.
A International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Move
In 2020, after living half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he may possess the secret to who prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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