Upon reflect on the past year, a assortment of exceptional in-depth stories stands out. Such narratives delve into complex subjects including geopolitical machinations and scientific discoveries to deeply human journeys.
The Enigmatic Author and the Conscience of a Country
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the nineties with sharp satires on authoritarianism. While several of his writer peers have faced suppression or left the country, he still move millions of books. This prompts a key query: Has he become an apologist for the regime?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Devastating Civil War
The account of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his only way to escape prison was to enlist in the government forces. After 14 years, his history as one of Assad's fighters might still put him in mortal danger.
A Fierce Feud Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The finding of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was hailed as completely rewriting the narrative of our species. But, a faction was in agreement. The ensuing heated argument has taken over the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A British Religious Group That Operated in the Open
One woman was only a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in uncover the shocking scale of exploitation it had committed.
The Leader's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights
A great many voters expected that the former human rights lawyer would restore the Britain's commitment to international law. However, the track record over the first year in office has been strikingly ambiguous.
Breaking a Country's Identity
A documentary tracking a repentant con artist as she records corrupt individuals with covert recording asks complex questions: Is she truly a new person, and is the director's own intentions?
A Person Who Remediates Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and restored – it all. In their stickiest moments, families depend on him to restore peace.
Will an Iconic Museum Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, precarious finances and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's leading cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Severe Pregnancy
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has long been without an reliable treatment remedy – up until potentially now.
The Ghost of Extremism in Modern Government
A violent extremist and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a political pariah 35 years ago. Today, his ideas permeate the very highest levels of government.
An British Gentleman With a Dishonest Secret
With his sharp intellect and sterling credentials, it's understandable that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to get suspicious.
The Tiny Nation That Became the World's Diplomatic Hub
An astonishingly wealthy country has transformed into a major player on the world stage, working to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are driving this ambitious project?
A Inside View at a President Preparing for Global Battle
Extremely disliked at home, President Macron relishes the world arena, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to deal with a particular former US president. Seven years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he readied himself for battle.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Case
How did the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?
The Dismantling of a Global Aid Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was far from unexpected.
The Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Women
When information about a scientific study in the 1960s became public, there was widespread outrage. But the full story of the events is still partially shrouded.
The "Mozart" of the Attention Age
He's endured a full day in slime, two days underground – and showered huge sums of money to selected participants. But are these productions simply very savvy clickbait – or acts of avant garde genius?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the prospect that their home may soon become uninhabitable. The urgent question is: To where are they going to go?
One Sorrowful Case of Childhood Destitution
As I encountered Craig he was 13 and homeless. Even then thought his life could turn around. That hope was tragically wrong.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Now, he might hold the secret to which nation wins the global AI race.
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