While we consider the previous year, a assortment of outstanding in-depth stories stands out. Such pieces probe intricate themes from political intrigue and scientific discoveries to profoundly personal sagas.
A Puzzling Author and the Soul of a Country
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the 1990s with biting critiques on power. Although numerous of his writer peers have encountered censorship or left the nation, he still sell millions of copies. It poses a pertinent question: Has the author turned into an defender for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Devastating Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his only way to escape incarceration was to enlist in the regime forces. Following 14 years, his past as one of Assad's soldiers may still put him in mortal danger.
A Fierce Argument Over Our Earliest Origins
The unearthing of ancient remains in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as fundamentally re-writing the narrative of our human race. However, a faction was in agreement. The subsequent bitter scholarly debate has taken over the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Sect That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the disturbing scale of exploitation it had committed.
The Statesman's Puzzling Record on Human Rights
Numerous voters expected that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the UK's dedication to international law. But, the record over the first year in office has been curiously ambiguous.
Shattering a Nation's Myth
A film tracking a repentant fraudster as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras poses difficult queries: Is this person truly changed, and is the filmmaker's own motives?
The Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Traumatic Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and restored – everything. In their stickiest times, people rely on him to restore order.
Can an Renowned Institution Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, precarious funding and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's number one cultural institution is in a major crisis. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Torture of Severe Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has long lacked an consistent medical end – until potentially now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Modern Government
A militant extremist and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political pariah 35 years ago. Now, his ideology influence the uppermost echelons of the state.
The British Professional With a Fraudulent Side
With his sharp intellect and sterling credentials, it's no surprise that affluent clients entrusted him with their assets. Then they started to become wary.
A Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Mediation Hub
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a major actor on the world stage, working to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are driving this ambitious role?
An Close-Up View at a Leader Gearing Up for International Battle
Extremely disliked at home, President Macron relishes the international stage, where he positions himself as the statesman best placed to deal with a certain former American leader. 7 years after their last meeting, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the summit.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Far From Universal Regret
When actions were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the world were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was far from unexpected.
The Disturbing 1960s Study on Indian Mothers
When information about a scientific experiment in the sixties became public, there was widespread shock. But the exact nature of the procedures remains somewhat shrouded.
The "Mozart" of the Online Age
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed vast sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever entertainment – or acts of avant garde genius?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's population is confronting the reality that their homeland may soon become uninhabitable. The pressing issue is: Where are they going to go?
One Heartbreaking Story of Youth Homelessness
As I met Craig he was 13 and without a home. Even then hoped his life might change for the better. I was devastatingly misplaced.
A International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Defection
In the recent past, after living half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he might hold the answers to who wins the global AI race.
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