While we reflect on the year gone by, a curated list of remarkable in-depth articles shines. Such pieces delve into intricate themes from political machinations and historical discoveries to deeply human stories.
The Enigmatic Author and the Soul of a Country
An author gained prominence in the nineties with biting commentaries on power. Although many of his literary contemporaries have faced censorship or left the country, he still move millions of copies. It poses a key query: Has the author turned into an apologist for the regime?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Civil War
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was told that his sole path out of prison was to enlist in the regime military. After fourteen long years, his past as one of Assad's soldiers might now cost him his life.
The Bitter Argument Over Our Ancient Beginnings
The finding of ancient remains in the Chadian sands in 2001 was hailed as completely re-writing the story of our species. But, some scholars was persuaded. The subsequent heated argument has consumed the lives of researchers ever since.
The British Religious Group That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was just a young girl when her household joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the appalling breadth of abuse it had committed.
A Leader's Curious Stance on Human Rights
A great many followers hoped that the former human rights lawyer would renew the the nation's commitment to human rights. But, the track record over the past year has been strikingly inconsistent.
Shattering a Country's Self-Image
A documentary following a remorseful fraudster as she records unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras raises thorny questions: Is she genuinely changed, and is the director's own methods?
A Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Difficult Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging times, families turn to him to restore order.
Will an Famous Institution Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by restitution claims, difficult funding and the revelation of an insider theft, the UK's leading museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it salvage its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Extreme Condition
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an consistent treatment solution – up until potentially now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Government
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast 35 years ago. Today, his ideas shape the very highest echelons of the state.
An English Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his sharp mind and impeccable credentials, it's little wonder that affluent clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to get uneasy.
A Tiny Nation That Emerged as the Global Mediation Center
An extremely rich Gulf state has transformed into a significant force on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most complex conflicts. What are driving this ambitious role?
An Close-Up View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle
Extremely unpopular at home, President Macron relishes the international stage, where he positions himself as the statesman most equipped to manage a certain sitting American leader. 7 years after their previous encounter, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the child of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An End of a Major Development Agency: Not Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the world were surprised. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was not unexpected.
The Unethical Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Women
When details about a medical experiment in the sixties came to light, there was immense outrage. But the exact story of the events is still partially shrouded.
The "Genius" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in slime, two days buried alive – and distributed huge sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these videos simply very clever clickbait – or acts of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's population is facing the reality that their islands may soon be submerged. The urgent question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
A Sorrowful Story of Childhood Destitution
As I met Craig he was thirteen and without a home. Even then hoped his situation might change for the better. That hope was sadly mistaken.
The Global AI Competition and a Key Defection
In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he could possess the key to which nation prevails in the global AI race.
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