While we look back on the previous year, a assortment of remarkable in-depth articles shines. These pieces explore intricate themes including geopolitical intrigue and historical revelations to deeply human journeys.
A Puzzling Novelist and the Conscience of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the 1990s with sharp commentaries on autocratic rule. Whereas numerous of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or fled the nation, he still move vast numbers of copies. It poses a key query: Has he become an defender for the Kremlin?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Brutal Conflict
The story of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his sole route out of prison was to join the government military. After fourteen years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters could now get him killed.
A Fierce Dispute Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The discovery of ancient bones in the Chadian desert in 2001 was hailed as radically rewriting the history of our human race. Yet, not everyone was convinced. The resulting intense controversy has dominated the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The British Religious Group That Hid in the Open
One woman was just a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped uncover the appalling breadth of exploitation it had committed.
A Leader's Curious Stance on International Law
Numerous supporters hoped that the prime minister would reaffirm the Britain's commitment to human rights. However, the track record over the first year in office has been notably ambiguous.
Challenging a Country's Identity
A documentary following a repentant fraudster as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with covert recording raises difficult questions: Is this person genuinely a new person, and what are the filmmaker's true intentions?
A Person Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and cleaned – it all. In their darkest hours, individuals depend on him to bring back order.
Will an Renowned Museum Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by restitution claims, difficult funding and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's number one museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it repair its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has long been without an consistent medical solution – until potentially now.
The Spectre of Extremism in Modern Politics
A militant extremist and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideas permeate the very highest echelons of government.
The English Professional With a Crooked Side
With his keen mind and sterling background, it's no surprise that affluent individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Until they started to get wary.
The Tiny State That Became the World's Diplomatic Center
An astonishingly rich country has become a major player on the world stage, working to mediate some of the most complex conflicts. Which factors are driving this unprecedented role?
A Close-Up View at a Leader Preparing for Global Summitry
Extremely unpopular at domestically, President Macron enjoys the world arena, where he positions himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to handle a particular former American leader. Seven years after their previous meeting, a writer joined him as he prepared for the summit.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the child of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their newborn infant?
An End of a Global Aid Agency: Not Universal Regret
When efforts were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was not unforeseen.
The Disturbing 1960s Study on South Asian Women
When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was immense shock. But the exact nature of the events remains partially shrouded.
A "Master" of the Attention Age
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and given away vast sums of money to selected participants. But are these videos simply very savvy clickbait – or acts of avant garde brilliance?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's population is confronting the prospect that their homeland may in the near future be submerged. The urgent question is: Where are they supposed to go?
A Sorrowful Case of Childhood Homelessness
As I met a young boy he was 13 and homeless. Even then thought his life might turn around. That hope was sadly wrong.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after living half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he could possess the answers to which nation wins the global AI race.
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