Upon look back on the previous year, a curated list of exceptional in-depth articles stands out. These accounts delve into complex themes including geopolitical intrigue and scientific revelations to deeply human journeys.
A Mysterious Novelist and the Conscience of a Country
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with scathing satires on autocratic rule. While numerous of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the country, he still move millions of books. This raises a pertinent query: Has the author become an apologist for the regime?
Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was told that his sole path to escape prison was to join the government forces. Following fourteen years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's fighters may now put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The finding of fossilised bones in the Djurab sands in 2001 was proclaimed as completely rewriting the narrative of our species. Yet, not everyone was in agreement. The subsequent heated argument has consumed the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A British Religious Group That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was just a young girl when her household joined the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the appalling scale of abuse it had perpetrated.
A Statesman's Unexpected Record on International Law
Numerous voters anticipated that the prime minister would renew the the nation's dedication to international law. However, the performance over the past year has been notably ambiguous.
Challenging a Country's Self-Image
A film following a remorseful fraudster as she records corrupt individuals with covert recording raises difficult queries: Is she genuinely reformed, and is the filmmaker's true motives?
The Person Who Remediates the UK's Darkest Scenes
From crime scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and restored – everything. In their stickiest hours, people turn to him to bring back order.
Can an Famous Museum Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by restitution claims, difficult funding and the exposure of an internal thief, the UK's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it repair its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Severe Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries been without an effective treatment remedy – up until possibly now.
The Spectre of Extremism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his teachings influence the highest levels of government.
An British Gentleman With a Crooked Secret
With his keen mind and flawless background, it's little wonder that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their assets. Until they began to become suspicious.
The Small State That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Hub
An astonishingly rich country has transformed into a key force on the international scene, striving to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. What are behind this unprecedented role?
An Inside View at a Leader Preparing for Global Battle
Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron enjoys the world arena, where he positions himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to handle a particular sitting American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Story
What led to the child of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, charged with killing their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Major Development Organization: Not Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was far from unforeseen.
A Unethical 1960s Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When information about a medical study in the sixties became public, there was immense outrage. But the exact nature of the procedures remains partially unclear.
A "Mozart" of the Attention Age
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and given away vast amounts of cash to selected participants. But are these productions simply very clever clickbait – or works of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is facing the reality that their home may soon be submerged. The pressing issue is: Where are they going to go?
A Tragic Story of Childhood Destitution
As I encountered a young boy he was 13 and homeless. I still thought his life might turn around. I was tragically wrong.
The Global AI Race and a Crucial Defection
In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he might hold the answers to who prevails in the global AI race.
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