Upon consider the year gone by, a assortment of remarkable in-depth pieces emerges. These pieces probe intricate themes including geopolitical machinations and historical discoveries to profoundly human journeys.
The Enigmatic Novelist and the Conscience of a Nation
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the nineties with biting satires on power. While numerous of his literary contemporaries have encountered censorship or left the country, he continues to sell vast numbers of copies. It prompts a pressing question: Has the author become an defender for the regime?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Conflict
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his only way to escape prison was to join the government forces. After fourteen years, his history as one of Assad's soldiers may still cost him his life.
The Fierce Feud Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The finding of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in 2001 was heralded as fundamentally changing the narrative of our human race. But, some scholars was convinced. The ensuing heated argument has dominated the careers of scholars ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her family joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped expose the disturbing breadth of exploitation it had perpetrated.
A Statesman's Curious Record on Human Rights
A great many supporters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the the nation's dedication to human rights. But, the track record over the first year in office has been curiously ambiguous.
Challenging a Nation's Identity
A documentary featuring a repentant master criminal as she records corrupt clients with covert recording poses difficult queries: Is she really reformed, and is the filmmaker's true intentions?
The Person Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and restored – everything. In their darkest moments, families rely on him to restore peace.
Will an Renowned Museum Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by restitution claims, strained funding and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's leading museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its reputation?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Extreme Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has long been without an effective treatment remedy – up until possibly now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Modern Government
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideology permeate the uppermost echelons of government.
An English Professional With a Fraudulent Secret
With his keen intellect and flawless credentials, it's no surprise that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their assets. Until they started to become suspicious.
A Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Hub
An extremely rich country has become a major actor on the world stage, working to broker peace in some of the most complex conflicts. What are fueling this ambitious project?
An Inside Look at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle
Deeply disliked at home, the French leader thrives on the world stage, where he projects himself as the statesman most equipped to manage a particular sitting US president. Seven years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for battle.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her companion, charged with the death of their two-week-old baby?
The End of a Major Development Organization: Not Universal Regret
When efforts were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.
A Disturbing 1960s Study on South Asian Women
When information about a medical study in the sixties came to light, there was widespread anxiety. But the full story of the procedures is still partially unclear.
A "Mozart" of the Attention Economy
He's endured 24 hours in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed enormous sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or acts of daring brilliance?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's people is grappling with the prospect that their homeland may in the near future become uninhabitable. The critical question is: Where are they going to relocate?
A Sorrowful Case of Childhood Destitution
As I encountered a young boy he was 13 and homeless. I still hoped his situation could change for the better. That hope was tragically misplaced.
The International AI Competition and a Crucial Defection
In 2020, after living decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he could possess the secret to who prevails in the global AI race.
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