Upon reflect on the year gone by, a selection of exceptional in-depth articles shines. Such accounts probe multifaceted themes including political machinations and historical discoveries to deeply human journeys.
The Puzzling Author and the Conscience of a Nation
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the nineties with sharp satires on autocratic rule. Whereas several of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or fled the country, he continues to move millions of books. This raises a pressing question: Has he evolved into an supporter for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Devastating Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was told that his only way to escape prison was to join the government military. After fourteen long years, his history as one of Assad's fighters may now cost him his life.
The Fierce Dispute Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The finding of fossilised bones in the Djurab sands in 2001 was heralded as radically rewriting the history of our human race. Yet, a faction was in agreement. The subsequent heated scholarly debate has consumed the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Sect That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped reveal the disturbing extent of mistreatment it had carried out.
A Leader's Unexpected Stance on International Law
Numerous voters expected that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the UK's commitment to international law. Yet, the performance over the first year in office has been curiously inconsistent.
Challenging a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary featuring a remorseful master criminal as she records corrupt individuals with covert recording asks complex queries: Is this person genuinely changed, and is the filmmaker's own methods?
A Person Who Remediates the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and restored – everything. In their stickiest moments, people depend on him to restore normalcy.
Will an Renowned Museum Survive an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by restitution claims, precarious funding and the revelation of an internal thief, the UK's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it salvage its standing?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Torture of Extreme Condition
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has long lacked an effective treatment end – until perhaps now.
A Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A violent extremist and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Now, his teachings permeate the uppermost levels of government.
An English Gentleman With a Dishonest Secret
With his keen mind and sterling credentials, it's understandable that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Until they started to get wary.
The Tiny Nation That Became the World's Mediation Capital
An incredibly rich Gulf state has transformed into a significant player on the international scene, working to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. What are driving this unprecedented endeavor?
A Inside Look at a Leader Preparing for International Summitry
Extremely unpopular at domestically, the French leader relishes the international stage, where he presents himself as the statesman best placed to handle a particular former US president. 7 years after their previous meeting, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the summit.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Story
How did the child of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?
The End of a Major Aid Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.
A Disturbing 1960s Study on South Asian Women
When details about a medical experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was immense shock. But the exact nature of the procedures is still partially contested.
The "Mozart" of the Attention Age
He's endured 24 hours in slime, 48 hours underground – and showered enormous amounts of money to lucky participants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is confronting the prospect that their islands may in the near future become uninhabitable. The urgent question is: To where are they going to go?
A Heartbreaking Case of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was 13 and homeless. Even then believed his situation might improve. I was tragically mistaken.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Defection
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he could hold the answers to who wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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