Upon reflect on the year gone by, a assortment of remarkable in-depth pieces emerges. Such accounts explore complex themes ranging from political intrigue and scientific discoveries to profoundly human stories.
A Puzzling Novelist and the Conscience of a Country
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with sharp satires on power. Although many of his literary peers have faced suppression or fled the nation, he still move vast numbers of books. It poses a key query: Has he evolved into an supporter for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The tale of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his only way out of incarceration was to join the regime forces. Following fourteen long years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers could still put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The discovery of ancient remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was proclaimed as fundamentally re-writing the narrative of our species. However, not everyone was in agreement. The ensuing bitter scholarly debate has taken over the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Sect That Operated in the Open
One woman was just a young girl when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the disturbing breadth of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
The Prime Minister's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
A great many voters expected that the prime minister would reaffirm the the nation's dedication to human rights. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been curiously ambiguous.
Breaking a Nation's Identity
A film tracking a remorseful master criminal as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with covert recording raises thorny questions: Is this person genuinely reformed, and is the filmmaker's own methods?
A Man Who Cleans Britain's Darkest Scenes
From crime scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – it all. In their darkest times, people depend on him to bring back peace.
Can an Famous Museum Survive an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by colonial controversy, difficult funding and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's leading museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Is it possible to repair its standing?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Agony of Severe Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries lacked an reliable treatment end – until possibly now.
A Legacy of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. Now, his ideas shape the highest levels of the state.
An British Professional With a Dishonest Secret
With his sharp intellect and impeccable reputation, it's little wonder that affluent individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to get suspicious.
A Tiny Nation That Emerged as the World's Mediation Capital
An extremely rich country has become a major player on the international scene, striving to broker peace in some of the most intractable disputes. What are behind this unprecedented project?
A Inside View at a President Preparing for International Battle
Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader thrives on the international arena, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to handle a particular sitting American leader. Seven years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Case
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with killing their two-week-old baby?
An Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was not unforeseen.
A Shocking 1960s Study on Indian Mothers
When information about a scientific experiment in the sixties became public, there was immense shock. But the precise nature of what happened remains somewhat unclear.
The "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days underground – and given away vast amounts of cash to lucky contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever clickbait – or acts of daring genius?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the prospect that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The pressing question is: To where are they going to go?
One Sorrowful Story of Childhood Homelessness
As I met a young boy he was 13 and homeless. I still believed his situation could turn around. I was tragically misplaced.
The International AI Race and a Pivotal Defection
In the recent past, after living decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he might hold the key to who prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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