While we consider the previous year, a assortment of outstanding in-depth pieces emerges. These accounts explore multifaceted themes ranging from political machinations and scientific revelations to deeply personal sagas.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with sharp satires on power. Although several of his writer contemporaries have faced censorship or fled the country, he still sell vast numbers of books. This raises a pressing question: Has he turned into an supporter for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at 18 was told that his sole way out of incarceration was to enlist in the government forces. After fourteen long years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters might now put him in mortal danger.
The Bitter Argument Over Our Ancient Beginnings
The discovery of ancient bones in the Djurab sands in 2001 was proclaimed as fundamentally re-writing the history of our species. But, some scholars was convinced. The subsequent heated controversy has taken over the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The British Sect That Hid in the Open
One woman was just a young girl when her family became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she helped reveal the disturbing scale of abuse it had carried out.
The Leader's Puzzling Stance on International Law
A great many voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the UK's dedication to international law. But, the record over the past year has been notably ambiguous.
Shattering a Nation's Identity
A film tracking a repentant fraudster as she sets up corrupt clients with hidden cameras asks difficult queries: Is she truly a new person, and what are the director's true methods?
A Man Who Cleans Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and cleaned – everything. In their stickiest times, families depend on him to restore normalcy.
Can an Iconic Museum Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Beset by debates over its collection, difficult funding and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its reputation?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Torture of Extreme Condition
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries lacked an reliable treatment solution – until perhaps now.
A Spectre of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A violent extremist and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideology influence the highest echelons of the state.
The British Gentleman With a Dishonest Secret
With his sharp intellect and sterling background, it's no surprise that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Until they started to get suspicious.
A Tiny State That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Capital
An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a key actor on the international scene, working to mediate some of the most long-standing disputes. What are driving this unprecedented project?
A Close-Up Look at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle
Deeply disliked at domestically, President Macron enjoys the world arena, where he projects himself as the statesman best placed to handle a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their previous meeting, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the child of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with killing their newborn infant?
The Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Far From Universal Regret
When efforts were made to wind down a major US development organization, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was not unexpected.
A Shocking 1960s Experiment on Indian Women
When details about a scientific experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was immense outrage. But the full nature of what happened is still somewhat shrouded.
A "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's endured 24 hours in slime, two days buried alive – and distributed huge amounts of cash to lucky contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever entertainment – or acts of daring genius?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's population is grappling with the reality that their home may soon cease to exist. The pressing question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Case of Childhood Homelessness
When I met Craig he was thirteen and without a home. Even then thought his life might change for the better. That hope was tragically wrong.
A International AI Race and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he may hold the key to who prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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