While we consider the year gone by, a assortment of remarkable in-depth articles shines. These pieces explore multifaceted subjects ranging from geopolitical machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly personal sagas.
A Mysterious Novelist and the Soul of a Nation
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the 1990s with biting satires on autocratic rule. Although many of his writer peers have faced suppression or fled the nation, he still move millions of books. It poses a key query: Has he become an supporter for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Conflict
The story of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his only route to escape prison was to enlist in the government military. Following 14 years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers may still put him in mortal danger.
The Acrimonious Argument Over Our Ancient Origins
The discovery of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in 2001 was heralded as radically changing the story of our human race. But, some scholars was persuaded. The ensuing bitter controversy has dominated the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The British Sect That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the appalling breadth of exploitation it had committed.
The Leader's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
Many voters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would restore the the nation's dedication to international law. But, the record over the past year has been strikingly mixed.
Breaking a Nation's Identity
A film tracking a remorseful master criminal as she sets up unscrupulous clients with covert recording raises difficult queries: Is she genuinely a new person, and is the filmmaker's true intentions?
The Person Who Cleans Britain's Darkest Stains
From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and cleaned – everything. In their darkest times, people depend on him to restore peace.
Can an Renowned Museum Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, difficult finances and the revelation of an internal thief, the UK's leading cultural institution is in a major crisis. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries been without an effective treatment solution – up until possibly now.
The Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A violent extremist and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his teachings influence the very highest levels of the state.
The British Professional With a Fraudulent Side
With his sharp mind and impeccable background, it's understandable that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Then they began to become uneasy.
A Tiny State That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Hub
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has risen as a key force on the international scene, striving to mediate some of the most long-standing disputes. What are driving this unprecedented endeavor?
A Close-Up View at a Leader Preparing for International Battle
Deeply unpopular at home, President Macron thrives on the international arena, where he projects himself as the statesman best placed to handle a particular sitting American leader. 7 years after their last encounter, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the child of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with killing their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Major Aid Agency: Not Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was far from unexpected.
A Unethical Mid-Century Study on South Asian Mothers
When information about a scientific experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread outrage. But the exact story of the events is still partially unclear.
A "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's spent a full day in slime, 48 hours underground – and given away huge sums of money to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or works of artistic genius?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's population is grappling with the possibility that their islands may in the near future be submerged. The pressing issue is: Where are they supposed to go?
One Heartbreaking Story of Youth Destitution
When I met a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. Even then thought his life might change for the better. I was tragically wrong.
A International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he could hold the answers to which nation prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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