As we consider the previous year, a curated list of remarkable in-depth pieces stands out. Such pieces probe multifaceted subjects including geopolitical intrigue and historical revelations to deeply human journeys.
The Mysterious Writer and the Soul of a Nation
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the nineties with biting satires on authoritarianism. While numerous of his writer peers have encountered suppression or left the nation, he still move millions of books. This raises a key question: Has the author evolved into an apologist for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his sole path out of incarceration was to join the regime military. After 14 long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might now cost him his life.
A Fierce Argument Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was proclaimed as fundamentally changing the narrative of our human race. But, a faction was convinced. The subsequent heated controversy has taken over the careers of scholars ever since.
A UK Religious Group That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her household became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she helped reveal the shocking breadth of mistreatment it had committed.
A Statesman's Puzzling Stance on International Law
Numerous supporters anticipated that the prime minister would reaffirm the the nation's dedication to international law. But, the track record over the past year has been notably ambiguous.
Breaking a Nation's Identity
A documentary following a remorseful con artist as she sets up unscrupulous clients with covert recording raises complex questions: Is this person genuinely reformed, and is the filmmaker's true motives?
A Man Who Remediates Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and restored – it all. In their most challenging times, people turn to him to bring back normalcy.
Can an Famous Institution Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, difficult funding and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's leading cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its reputation?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Extreme Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has long been without an consistent treatment end – until perhaps now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A violent fanatic and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. Today, his teachings influence the uppermost levels of government.
An British Gentleman With a Crooked Secret
With his keen mind and impeccable reputation, it's little wonder that wealthy clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to get uneasy.
The Tiny Nation That Became the Global Mediation Capital
An incredibly rich country has become a significant player on the world stage, working to solve some of the most intractable disputes. What are driving this unprecedented endeavor?
A Close-Up Look at a President Preparing for Global Battle
Extremely unpopular at domestically, President Macron thrives on the international stage, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a particular former US president. 7 years after their last meeting, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Story
How did the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old baby?
An End of a Major Aid Organization: Far From Universal Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent disappointment was far from unforeseen.
A Disturbing Mid-Century Study on Indian Women
When details about a medical study in the 1960s became public, there was widespread outrage. But the precise truth of the events is still somewhat shrouded.
A "Master" of the Online Age
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days underground – and showered vast sums of money to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever clickbait – or acts of artistic brilliance?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's population is grappling with the reality that their home may in the near future cease to exist. The urgent issue is: Where are they going to relocate?
A Sorrowful Story of Childhood Destitution
As I encountered Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then hoped his life might turn around. That hope was sadly misplaced.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he might possess the key to which nation prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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