While we consider the previous year, a curated list of remarkable in-depth stories stands out. Such accounts explore multifaceted subjects from political machinations and historical revelations to profoundly human journeys.
The Enigmatic Writer and the Conscience of a Country
An author gained prominence in the 1990s with scathing commentaries on autocratic rule. Whereas many of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or left the country, he still move vast numbers of books. It poses a pressing question: Has the author turned into an apologist for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole way to escape incarceration was to enlist in the regime military. After 14 years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters could still get him killed.
The Bitter Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of fossilised bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was hailed as completely rewriting the narrative of our human race. However, not everyone was persuaded. The subsequent bitter controversy has taken over the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Sect That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in reveal the shocking breadth of exploitation it had carried out.
The Leader's Curious Stance on Human Rights
A great many supporters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's dedication to international law. But, the track record over the past year has been curiously mixed.
Breaking a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary following a remorseful con artist as she records unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras poses thorny queries: Is she really a new person, and what are the filmmaker's true intentions?
The Man Who Cleans Britain's Most Difficult Stains
From murder scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging hours, families turn to him to bring back normalcy.
Can an Iconic Museum Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by restitution claims, strained finances and the exposure of an internal thief, Britain's leading museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it repair its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Torture of Extreme Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has long been without an consistent medical solution – until possibly now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A violent extremist and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideas influence the highest levels of the state.
The English Professional With a Dishonest Secret
With his sharp mind and flawless reputation, it's little wonder that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to get wary.
A Tiny State That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Center
An astonishingly wealthy country has risen as a key force on the international scene, striving to solve some of the most complex disputes. What are behind this unprecedented role?
A Close-Up View at a Leader Preparing for Global Battle
Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron enjoys the world stage, where he projects himself as the leader uniquely positioned to handle a certain former American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a writer joined him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with the death of their newborn baby?
The Dismantling of a Major Development Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was not unexpected.
A Shocking Mid-Century Study on South Asian Mothers
When information about a medical experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was immense anxiety. But the precise truth of the events is still partially contested.
The "Genius" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days underground – and distributed enormous amounts of cash to lucky contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever entertainment – or works of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's people is facing the possibility that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The pressing issue is: Where are they going to relocate?
One Tragic Story of Childhood Homelessness
When I met a young boy he was 13 and homeless. Even then thought his situation might turn around. I was devastatingly wrong.
A International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Move
In 2020, after living half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he could possess the secret to which nation prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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