While we consider the previous year, a selection of exceptional in-depth stories stands out. Such accounts probe intricate topics from political intrigue and scientific discoveries to deeply human stories.
The Enigmatic Novelist and the Conscience of a Country
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the 1990s with biting satires on authoritarianism. While many of his writer peers have encountered suppression or left the country, he still move vast numbers of books. This prompts a pressing question: Has the author turned into an apologist for the regime?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Devastating Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his sole way to escape incarceration was to join the government military. After fourteen years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could still put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Feud Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The finding of fossilised remains in the Djurab sands in 2001 was proclaimed as fundamentally changing the narrative of our species. But, some scholars was in agreement. The subsequent intense controversy has dominated the careers of scholars ever since.
The British Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was just a child when her family became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in reveal the disturbing scale of abuse it had perpetrated.
The Leader's Puzzling Stance on International Law
A great many voters expected that the prime minister would restore the Britain's dedication to international law. But, the track record over the past year has been strikingly mixed.
Challenging a Nation's Myth
A film tracking a repentant master criminal as she records unscrupulous individuals with covert recording asks complex queries: Is this person really changed, and is the filmmaker's own motives?
A Man Who Remediates the UK's Darkest Scenes
From crime scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and restored – it all. In their darkest hours, individuals turn to him to bring back normalcy.
Will an Renowned Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by colonial controversy, precarious finances and the revelation of an insider theft, the UK's number one museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Is it possible to salvage its standing?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Severe Condition
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an consistent medical solution – until perhaps now.
A Spectre of Extremism in Modern Politics
A militant extremist and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideology permeate the uppermost levels of the state.
The English Professional With a Dishonest Side
With his sharp mind and impeccable credentials, it's no surprise that wealthy clients trusted him with their assets. Then they started to get suspicious.
A Tiny State That Emerged as the World's Mediation Center
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a major force on the international scene, striving to mediate some of the most intractable disputes. What are driving this ambitious project?
A Inside Look at a Leader Preparing for Global Battle
Extremely disliked at home, the French leader relishes the world stage, where he presents himself as the statesman best placed to manage a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for battle.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Case
How did the child of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their newborn infant?
An Dismantling of a Major Development Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was far from unexpected.
A Disturbing 1960s Experiment on Indian Women
When information about a medical study in the 1960s became public, there was widespread outrage. But the exact truth of the procedures remains partially contested.
A "Master" of the Online Age
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days underground – and showered vast amounts of cash to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply very clever entertainment – or acts of daring genius?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is facing the prospect that their homeland may in the near future become uninhabitable. The urgent issue is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
A Tragic Story of Childhood Homelessness
When I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. Even then thought his situation might improve. That hope was devastatingly wrong.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Move
In the recent past, after spending decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he could hold the secret to which nation prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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