As we consider the previous year, a curated list of exceptional in-depth stories stands out. Such narratives probe complex themes including political machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly human stories.
The Mysterious Author and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the 1990s with biting critiques on authoritarianism. While many of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or fled the country, he still sell vast numbers of books. This prompts a pertinent question: Has the author evolved into an supporter for the establishment?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his only path to escape incarceration was to join the government military. After fourteen years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may now cost him his life.
A Bitter Feud Over Our Earliest Origins
The discovery of ancient bones in the Chadian desert in 2001 was proclaimed as completely changing the history of our human race. However, not everyone was in agreement. The subsequent heated scholarly debate has consumed the lives of researchers ever since.
A UK Sect That Operated in the Open
One woman was just a child when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the disturbing extent of mistreatment it had committed.
A Prime Minister's Puzzling Stance on Human Rights
Numerous voters anticipated that the prime minister would renew the UK's commitment to international law. Yet, the performance over the first year in office has been strikingly mixed.
Breaking a Country's Myth
A film tracking a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras raises complex queries: Is this person truly changed, and is the director's true methods?
The Person Who Cleans Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and restored – everything. In their stickiest moments, families rely on him to restore order.
Can an Renowned Museum Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, difficult finances and the revelation of an internal thief, the UK's number one museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its reputation?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Torture of Extreme Condition
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an effective medical end – up until potentially now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent extremist and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. Today, his ideas influence the uppermost echelons of the state.
An English Gentleman With a Crooked Side
With his sharp mind and impeccable background, it's little wonder that affluent clients trusted him with their wealth. Until they began to get wary.
A Small State That Became the Global Mediation Hub
An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has risen as a major force on the international scene, striving to broker peace in some of the most complex conflicts. Which factors are driving this ambitious project?
An Close-Up Look at a Leader Preparing for Global Battle
Deeply unpopular at domestically, the French leader relishes the world arena, where he projects himself as the leader best placed to deal with a particular former American leader. 7 years after their last encounter, a writer joined him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the child of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with killing their newborn baby?
An End of a Global Aid Agency: Far From Universal Regret
When efforts were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent betrayal was not unexpected.
A Unethical Mid-Century Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a medical experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread anxiety. But the full story of the events remains somewhat unclear.
The "Master" of the Online Economy
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and given away vast amounts of cash to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever clickbait – or acts of avant garde genius?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the prospect that their homeland may in the near future cease to exist. The urgent issue is: To where are they going to relocate?
A Heartbreaking Story of Youth Destitution
As I met a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. Even then thought his situation might change for the better. I was tragically mistaken.
The International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key 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 could possess the answers to who wins the global technological rivalry.
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