While we consider the year gone by, a assortment of exceptional in-depth articles emerges. These narratives explore multifaceted subjects ranging from political machinations and scientific discoveries to profoundly human stories.
A Enigmatic Author and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
An author became known in the post-Soviet era with biting critiques on authoritarianism. While numerous of his writer peers have faced suppression or left the country, he still sell millions of copies. It raises a pertinent query: Has he turned into an supporter for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Devastating Civil War
The story of Mustafa, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his only path to escape prison was to enlist in the government military. After 14 long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might now put him in mortal danger.
A Fierce Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of fossilised bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was heralded as radically changing the narrative of our human race. However, not everyone was in agreement. The ensuing intense argument has dominated the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Religious Group That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in uncover the disturbing scale of abuse it had perpetrated.
A Statesman's Puzzling Stance on International Law
Numerous supporters anticipated that the prime minister would reaffirm the the nation's dedication to human rights. However, the performance over the past year has been strikingly ambiguous.
Shattering a Country's Self-Image
A film tracking a repentant master criminal as she sets up unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras poses complex questions: Is she really reformed, and is the filmmaker's true motives?
The Man Who Remediates the UK's Most Difficult Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and restored – everything. In their darkest times, families turn to him to bring back order.
Will an Renowned Museum Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, precarious finances and the exposure of an internal thief, Britain's leading museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Is it possible to salvage its legacy?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Agony of Severe Condition
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has long been without an effective medical remedy – up until potentially now.
A Legacy of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A violent extremist and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast 35 years ago. Today, his ideology influence the very highest echelons of government.
The British Professional With a Dishonest Secret
With his brilliant intellect and sterling background, it's little wonder that affluent clients trusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to get wary.
A Tiny Nation That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Hub
An incredibly rich country has risen as a significant force on the world stage, attempting to broker peace in some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are behind this unprecedented project?
An Inside Look at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply disliked at home, the French leader enjoys the international stage, where he presents himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a particular sitting American leader. Seven years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for battle.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the child of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old baby?
An Dismantling of a Major Aid Agency: Not Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was not unexpected.
The Disturbing Mid-Century Study on South Asian Women
When information about a scientific experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread shock. But the full story of what happened is still partially shrouded.
A "Master" of the Attention Economy
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and distributed huge amounts of money to selected contestants. But are these videos simply very savvy entertainment – or works of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is confronting the prospect that their home may soon cease to exist. The pressing issue is: To where are they going to go?
One Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Homelessness
As I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then thought his situation might improve. I was tragically mistaken.
The International AI Race and a Key Move
In 2020, after spending decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he may hold the secret to which nation wins the worldwide AI race.
The best stories
