Upon look back on the year gone by, a curated list of outstanding in-depth stories emerges. Such narratives explore intricate themes including geopolitical machinations and historical revelations to profoundly human journeys.
The Enigmatic Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Country
Victor Pelevin became known in the 1990s with sharp satires on autocratic rule. Whereas several of his writer peers have encountered censorship or fled the country, he continues to move millions of copies. It poses a pressing query: Has he become an defender for the establishment?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The account of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his sole way out of incarceration was to join the regime military. After fourteen long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might now cost him his life.
A Fierce Feud Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of ancient remains in the Chadian sands in 2001 was hailed as radically rewriting the history of our human race. However, some scholars was in agreement. The subsequent bitter controversy has consumed the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The British Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her household joined the a religious community. As an adult, she helped reveal the appalling breadth of abuse it had perpetrated.
A Statesman's Curious Stance on Human Rights
Many followers hoped that the prime minister would reaffirm the UK's dedication to human rights. Yet, the performance over the first year in office has been curiously inconsistent.
Breaking a Country's Identity
A documentary following a remorseful fraudster as she sets up corrupt clients with covert recording asks difficult questions: Is this person truly reformed, and what are the director's true motives?
A Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Difficult Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their stickiest moments, individuals rely on him to restore normalcy.
Can an Famous Museum Survive an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, strained finances and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's number one cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Extreme Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long been without an consistent medical solution – up until potentially now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Government
A militant extremist and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a political pariah 35 years ago. Now, his ideology permeate the uppermost echelons of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his brilliant mind and impeccable background, it's no surprise that affluent individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to become uneasy.
The Small Nation That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Hub
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a significant force on the world stage, attempting to broker peace in some of the most long-standing disputes. Which factors are behind this unprecedented endeavor?
A Inside View at a President Gearing Up for International Battle
Deeply disliked at home, President Macron relishes the international stage, where he presents himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to handle a particular former US president. 7 years after their previous meeting, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with the death of their newborn infant?
The Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the world were surprised. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent disappointment was far from unexpected.
The Unethical Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Women
When details about a medical experiment in the 1960s became public, there was widespread anxiety. But the full nature of the procedures remains partially shrouded.
A "Genius" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and showered huge sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these productions simply very clever clickbait – or works of daring brilliance?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's people is grappling with the reality that their homeland may in the near future cease to exist. The critical question is: Where are they going to relocate?
A Sorrowful Case of Youth Destitution
When I met a young boy he was 13 and homeless. I still believed his situation could change for the better. I was devastatingly mistaken.
A International AI Competition and a Pivotal Move
In 2020, after spending decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he may possess the secret to which nation wins the global technological rivalry.
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