While we look back on the year gone by, a selection of remarkable in-depth pieces stands out. Such accounts delve into intricate topics including geopolitical intrigue and historical discoveries to profoundly human journeys.
A Puzzling Author and the Soul of a Country
An author rose to fame in the 1990s with biting satires on authoritarianism. Whereas several of his writer contemporaries have faced suppression or left the nation, he still move millions of copies. It prompts a key query: Has he become an supporter for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his sole way out of prison was to join the regime forces. After fourteen years, his history as one of Assad's fighters could now cost him his life.
A Acrimonious Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was heralded as radically changing the story of our human race. But, not everyone was in agreement. The subsequent bitter 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 became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the shocking breadth of exploitation it had carried out.
A Leader's Curious Stance on Human Rights
Many followers hoped that the prime minister would restore the the nation's dedication to human rights. But, the record over the past year has been curiously inconsistent.
Challenging a Nation's Myth
A film featuring a remorseful master criminal as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with covert recording raises thorny queries: Is this person really reformed, and is the director's own motives?
The Man Who Remediates Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and restored – everything. In their most challenging times, individuals turn to him to restore peace.
Will an Renowned Institution Survive an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, precarious finances and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's number one cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its reputation?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Extreme Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries lacked an reliable medical remedy – up until potentially now.
A Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A militant extremist and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a political outcast 35 years ago. Today, his teachings influence the uppermost echelons of government.
The British Gentleman With a Crooked Side
With his brilliant mind and impeccable credentials, it's little wonder that high-net-worth individuals trusted him with their assets. Until they started to become wary.
A Small State That Became the World's Mediation Capital
An extremely rich Gulf state has risen as a major player on the world stage, working to solve some of the most intractable disputes. What are driving this ambitious role?
An Inside Look at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply disliked at home, the French leader enjoys the world stage, where he positions himself as the leader most equipped to deal with a particular sitting American leader. 7 years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the summit.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Major Development Agency: Not Universal Regret
When actions were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was far from unforeseen.
A Shocking 1960s Study on Indian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was immense shock. But the exact story of the events is still somewhat contested.
A "Master" of the Attention Economy
He's spent 24 hours in slime, two days underground – and given away huge sums of cash to lucky contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or acts of avant garde brilliance?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is facing the prospect that their homeland may in the near future cease to exist. The critical question is: To where are they supposed to go?
One Sorrowful Story of Youth Destitution
As I encountered Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then believed his situation might improve. I was tragically mistaken.
The Global AI Race and a Crucial Defection
In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he may possess the key to which nation prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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