As we consider the past year, a curated list of remarkable in-depth articles emerges. These pieces delve into intricate subjects from geopolitical machinations and scientific discoveries to deeply personal journeys.
A Mysterious Novelist and the Conscience of a Nation
Victor Pelevin became known in the post-Soviet era with scathing critiques on authoritarianism. Although several of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or fled the nation, he still move millions of copies. It poses a pressing question: Has the author evolved into an apologist for the regime?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Brutal Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at 18 was told that his sole path to escape incarceration was to enlist in the regime military. After fourteen long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might now put him in mortal danger.
A Fierce Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as completely changing the history of our species. Yet, not everyone was in agreement. The subsequent bitter controversy has consumed the careers of researchers ever since.
The British Religious Group That Operated in the Open
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 uncover the appalling breadth of mistreatment it had carried out.
A Prime Minister's Puzzling Record on Human Rights
A great many followers anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to international law. However, the track record over the first year in office has been notably inconsistent.
Shattering a Country's Self-Image
A documentary following a repentant fraudster as she records unscrupulous clients with covert recording poses complex queries: Is she genuinely reformed, and is the director's true intentions?
A Person Who Remediates Britain's Darkest Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging hours, individuals turn to him to bring back peace.
Will an Renowned Institution Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by restitution claims, precarious finances and the exposure of an internal thief, the UK's number one cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it repair its reputation?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Torture of Extreme Condition
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has long been without an consistent medical end – up until possibly now.
The Legacy of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A violent fanatic and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his teachings shape the uppermost echelons of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Crooked Side
With his keen mind and impeccable reputation, it's understandable that affluent individuals trusted him with their assets. Then they began to get uneasy.
The Small State That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Capital
An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a major force on the international scene, attempting to mediate some of the most intractable disputes. What are driving this ambitious project?
A Inside View at a President Gearing Up for Global Battle
Deeply unpopular at home, President Macron enjoys the world stage, where he positions himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to deal with a certain former American leader. 7 years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he readied himself for battle.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, charged with killing their newborn baby?
An End of a Major Development Organization: Far From Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was not unforeseen.
The Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Women
When details about a medical study in the sixties were revealed, there was immense anxiety. But the precise truth of the events remains somewhat shrouded.
The "Mozart" of the Attention Economy
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and distributed vast amounts of money to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply very clever clickbait – or works of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is grappling with the possibility that their homeland may in the near future become uninhabitable. The pressing issue is: Where are they supposed to go?
A Heartbreaking Case of Youth Destitution
As I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. Even then believed his life could change for the better. I was tragically mistaken.
The Global AI Race and a Key Move
In the recent past, after living decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he may hold the answers to which nation prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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