While we consider the past year, a assortment of outstanding in-depth pieces shines. These accounts delve into intricate themes from political machinations and historical discoveries to profoundly personal stories.
A Enigmatic Author and the Conscience of a Nation
An author gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with biting commentaries on power. Although many of his writer peers have faced suppression or left the nation, he continues to move millions of copies. It prompts a pressing query: Has he evolved into an defender for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The story of Mustafa, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his only path to escape prison was to join the regime forces. After 14 years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers may still cost him his life.
The Fierce Dispute Over Our Ancient Origins
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was hailed as radically rewriting the story of our species. But, a faction was convinced. The subsequent heated argument has dominated the careers of researchers ever since.
A British Sect That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the disturbing extent of exploitation it had perpetrated.
A Statesman's Puzzling Stance on Human Rights
Numerous voters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's dedication to international law. However, the track record over the past year has been notably ambiguous.
Challenging a Nation's Identity
A documentary tracking a repentant master criminal as she records corrupt individuals with hidden cameras raises difficult queries: Is she genuinely changed, and is the director's true methods?
The Man Who Cleans the UK's Most Difficult Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and restored – everything. In their most challenging moments, families rely on him to bring back peace.
Will an Famous Museum Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by restitution claims, difficult finances and the revelation of an internal thief, the UK's number one museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it restore its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Torture of Severe Condition
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an reliable medical end – until perhaps now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Modern Government
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology permeate the uppermost levels of the state.
An British Professional With a Crooked Side
With his keen intellect and impeccable background, it's little wonder that affluent individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Then they began to get uneasy.
A Tiny State That Became the Global Diplomatic Capital
An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a key force on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most intractable disputes. What are fueling this unprecedented endeavor?
An Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for International Battle
Extremely disliked at domestically, the French leader thrives on the world arena, where he presents himself as the statesman best placed to deal with a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their last meeting, a writer joined him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the child of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with killing their two-week-old baby?
An End of a Major Development Organization: Far From Universal Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was not unforeseen.
A Disturbing Mid-Century Study on South Asian Mothers
When information about a scientific experiment in the 1960s became public, there was widespread outrage. But the exact nature of the events remains partially shrouded.
The "Master" of the Attention Economy
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and given away huge amounts of money to selected contestants. But are these videos simply very savvy entertainment – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is grappling with the reality that their homeland may in the near future become uninhabitable. The pressing question is: Where are they supposed to go?
One Sorrowful Story of Youth Destitution
As I encountered Craig he was 13 and homeless. Even then thought his life could improve. I was devastatingly wrong.
A International AI Competition and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after living half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he could hold the secret to which nation prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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