Upon consider the year gone by, a assortment of remarkable in-depth pieces shines. These accounts probe intricate subjects including geopolitical intrigue and scientific discoveries to profoundly personal stories.
A Enigmatic Writer and the Conscience of a Nation
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the nineties with scathing critiques on authoritarianism. Whereas many of his literary contemporaries have faced censorship or fled the country, he still move vast numbers of books. This poses a pressing question: Has the author turned into an defender for the regime?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The story of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his sole path out of prison was to join the regime military. Following fourteen years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could now get him killed.
A Bitter Dispute Over Our Ancient Origins
The finding of fossilised bones in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as radically rewriting the narrative of our species. However, a faction was in agreement. The ensuing intense controversy has taken over the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A British Sect That Hid in the Open
One woman was just a child when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped expose the appalling extent of abuse it had committed.
A Leader's Puzzling Record on Human Rights
A great many supporters hoped that the prime minister would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to international law. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been notably ambiguous.
Breaking a Nation's Identity
A film following a repentant con artist as she records unscrupulous clients with covert recording raises thorny questions: Is this person genuinely changed, and what are the director's own methods?
A Person Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Difficult Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – it all. In their darkest times, people rely on him to restore peace.
Can an Iconic Institution Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, strained finances and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's number one museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Suffering of Extreme Condition
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an consistent medical remedy – up until perhaps now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Government
A militant fanatic and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a political pariah 35 years ago. Today, his ideology shape the very highest levels of government.
An British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his sharp intellect and flawless credentials, it's no surprise that wealthy individuals trusted him with their wealth. Until they began to get uneasy.
The Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Mediation Hub
An extremely wealthy country has transformed into a major actor on the international scene, striving to solve some of the most complex conflicts. Which factors are driving this ambitious role?
An Inside View at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Extremely disliked at domestically, the French leader thrives on the world stage, where he presents himself as the leader uniquely positioned to deal with a certain sitting American leader. Seven years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for battle.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the child of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with killing their newborn baby?
An End of a Major Development Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was far from unforeseen.
A Unethical Mid-Century Study on South Asian Women
When information about a medical experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was immense outrage. But the precise nature of the procedures remains somewhat unclear.
The "Master" of the Online Age
He's spent a full day in slime, two days underground – and showered huge amounts of money to selected contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or acts of daring brilliance?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the reality that their islands may soon cease to exist. The urgent issue is: To where are they going to relocate?
One Tragic Story of Youth Destitution
As I met a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still thought his life could change for the better. I was tragically mistaken.
The International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Move
In 2020, after spending decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he could hold the answers to which nation wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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