Upon look back on the year gone by, a selection of remarkable in-depth pieces shines. These pieces probe multifaceted topics from political intrigue and scientific discoveries to deeply personal stories.
The Enigmatic Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
An author gained prominence in the nineties with biting critiques on power. Although numerous of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or fled the country, he continues to sell vast numbers of copies. This raises a pertinent query: Has he become an apologist for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The account of a young man, who at 18 was told that his sole route to escape incarceration was to join the government military. After 14 long years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may now cost him his life.
A Acrimonious Dispute Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The finding of fossilised bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was hailed as completely re-writing the history of our human race. However, a faction was in agreement. The ensuing bitter scholarly debate has taken over the careers of researchers ever since.
The UK Sect That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was only a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the disturbing breadth of abuse it had carried out.
The Statesman's Unexpected Record on International Law
A great many supporters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would restore the Britain's commitment to international law. But, the record over the past year has been strikingly mixed.
Challenging a Nation's Myth
A documentary featuring a remorseful master criminal as she sets up corrupt clients with covert recording asks complex queries: Is this person genuinely reformed, and what are the filmmaker's own intentions?
A Person Who Cleans Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and dealt with – everything. In their darkest hours, people turn to him to bring back peace.
Can an Renowned Institution Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, precarious funding and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's leading cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it repair its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Extreme Pregnancy
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries lacked an reliable medical solution – up until perhaps now.
The Legacy of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A militant fanatic and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideas influence the highest levels of government.
The English Professional With a Crooked Side
With his brilliant mind and flawless credentials, it's understandable that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to get suspicious.
The Small State That Became the World's Diplomatic Center
An astonishingly wealthy country has become a key actor on the world stage, working to mediate some of the most complex conflicts. What are fueling this ambitious project?
A Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle
Deeply disliked at domestically, President Macron relishes the world arena, where he projects himself as the leader uniquely positioned to handle a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for battle.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Story
How did the child of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old infant?
The Dismantling of a Global Aid Organization: Far From Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a major US development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was not unforeseen.
A Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Mothers
When information about a scientific study in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread anxiety. But the full truth of what happened is still somewhat unclear.
A "Genius" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in slime, two days underground – and given away vast amounts of cash to lucky participants. But are these productions simply very savvy entertainment – or works of artistic genius?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the reality that their homeland may soon become uninhabitable. The pressing issue is: To where are they going to relocate?
One Sorrowful Story of Childhood Destitution
When I encountered a young boy he was 13 and without a home. Even then hoped his life could improve. I was sadly mistaken.
A International AI Competition and a Pivotal Defection
In the recent past, after spending decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he might hold the secret to which nation prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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