While we consider the previous year, a curated list of exceptional in-depth stories shines. These accounts delve into intricate subjects from political intrigue and historical discoveries to profoundly human sagas.
The Mysterious Author and the Conscience of a Country
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the nineties with sharp commentaries on power. Although many of his writer contemporaries have faced censorship or fled the country, he continues to move millions of copies. This prompts a pressing question: Has he evolved into an apologist for the establishment?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Brutal Conflict
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole route to escape incarceration was to enlist in the government forces. After fourteen long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might now cost him his life.
The Bitter Argument Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The finding of fossilised bones in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was heralded as radically changing the narrative of our species. However, not everyone was convinced. The resulting bitter argument has consumed the lives of scholars ever since.
A British Religious Group That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was only a young girl when her family joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the shocking scale of abuse it had perpetrated.
The Prime Minister's Curious Stance on Human Rights
A great many supporters anticipated that the prime minister would renew the Britain's dedication to international law. But, the performance over the past year has been curiously ambiguous.
Challenging a Nation's Identity
A film featuring a remorseful con artist as she sets up corrupt individuals with covert recording poses complex queries: Is she really reformed, and is the filmmaker's true methods?
The Man Who Cleans Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and restored – it all. In their darkest times, individuals depend on him to bring back normalcy.
Will an Famous Museum Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, difficult funding and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's leading museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its standing?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Severe Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an effective treatment solution – up until perhaps now.
The Spectre of Extremism in Modern Politics
A militant extremist and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his teachings permeate the uppermost echelons of the state.
The British Professional With a Fraudulent Side
With his brilliant intellect and sterling reputation, it's no surprise that affluent clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to get wary.
A Tiny Nation That Became the Global Diplomatic Capital
An extremely rich Gulf state has risen as a key force on the world stage, working to broker peace in some of the most complex disputes. What are fueling this ambitious role?
A Close-Up Look at a President Preparing for Global Summitry
Extremely unpopular at domestically, President Macron relishes the international arena, where he presents himself as the statesman most equipped to manage a certain sitting American leader. 7 years after their last meeting, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the summit.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Case
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An End of a Major Development Agency: Far From Universal Regret
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.
The Disturbing Mid-Century Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a medical study in the sixties became public, there was widespread outrage. But the full truth of the events remains partially unclear.
A "Mozart" of the Online Age
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days underground – and distributed vast sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply very clever entertainment – or works of daring genius?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is facing the reality that their home may soon become uninhabitable. The critical issue is: To where are they going to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Story of Youth Homelessness
As I met Craig he was 13 and without a home. I still believed his life could turn around. I was sadly misplaced.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Pivotal Defection
In the recent past, after living decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he might hold the answers to which nation wins the worldwide AI race.
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