As we consider the year gone by, a assortment of remarkable in-depth stories emerges. These narratives delve into complex themes including geopolitical machinations and historical discoveries to deeply personal sagas.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Country
Victor Pelevin became known in the post-Soviet era with biting satires on autocratic rule. Although many of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the country, he still sell millions of copies. It poses a pertinent query: Has the author turned into an supporter for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his only route to escape prison was to enlist in the regime military. After fourteen years, his history as one of Assad's fighters may now cost him his life.
A Bitter Dispute Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was hailed as fundamentally re-writing the story of our species. Yet, some scholars was in agreement. The resulting heated controversy has dominated the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was only a child when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped reveal the disturbing breadth of exploitation it had committed.
A Prime Minister's Curious Record on Human Rights
A great many followers anticipated that the prime minister would renew the Britain's commitment to human rights. Yet, the performance over the first year in office has been strikingly ambiguous.
Shattering a Nation's Myth
A documentary featuring a repentant master criminal as she records corrupt clients with covert recording asks difficult queries: Is this person really a new person, and what are the filmmaker's own intentions?
The Man Who Cleans the UK's Most Traumatic Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and cleaned – it all. In their most challenging hours, families rely on him to restore order.
Can an Famous Museum Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by debates over its collection, difficult finances and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's premier cultural institution is in deep trouble. The question remains: Is it possible to restore its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Extreme Pregnancy
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has long lacked an effective medical solution – up until perhaps now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Government
A militant extremist and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. Today, his ideology shape the very highest levels of government.
The English Gentleman With a Dishonest Side
With his keen intellect and flawless credentials, it's little wonder that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Then they started to get uneasy.
The Small Nation That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Hub
An extremely rich country has risen as a key force on the international scene, striving to mediate some of the most intractable disputes. What are behind this ambitious project?
An Inside View at a President Gearing Up for International Battle
Deeply disliked at home, the French leader enjoys the world arena, where he presents himself as the leader most equipped to handle a certain former US president. 7 years after their last encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Story
How did the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Global Aid Agency: Not Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent disappointment was not unforeseen.
The Shocking 1960s Study on Indian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was immense shock. But the exact nature of what happened remains partially unclear.
The "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's spent 24 hours in slime, two days underground – and showered vast sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply very clever clickbait – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Rising Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is facing the reality that their islands may soon cease to exist. The urgent question is: To where are they going to go?
A Tragic Story of Youth Destitution
As I met a young boy he was 13 and homeless. I still hoped his situation might improve. I was sadly mistaken.
A International AI Race and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after living half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he could possess the key to which nation prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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