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While we look back on the past year, a assortment of remarkable in-depth articles emerges. Such accounts delve into multifaceted subjects from geopolitical intrigue and historical revelations to profoundly personal sagas.

The Mysterious Author and the Conscience of a Country

A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the 1990s with scathing satires on authoritarianism. While numerous of his literary peers have faced suppression or fled the nation, he still move vast numbers of books. It poses a pressing query: Has the author become an supporter for the establishment?

Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Civil War

The account of a young man, who at 18 was told that his only way out of incarceration was to enlist in the regime forces. After 14 years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could still put him in mortal danger.

The Fierce Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings

The unearthing of ancient bones in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was heralded as fundamentally re-writing the history of our human race. However, some scholars was convinced. The resulting heated controversy has taken over the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.

A UK Sect That Hid in the Open

Philippa Barnes was just a child when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped expose the shocking extent of mistreatment it had committed.

The Statesman's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights

A great many followers hoped that the prime minister would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to human rights. Yet, the track record over the past year has been curiously ambiguous.

Challenging a Nation's Identity

A film following a remorseful fraudster as she records corrupt clients with hidden cameras raises complex questions: Is this person genuinely reformed, and is the director's true intentions?

The Person Who Cleans Britain's Darkest Scenes

From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and cleaned – everything. In their darkest times, people depend on him to bring back normalcy.

Will an Iconic Museum Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?

Burdened by debates over its collection, difficult funding and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's number one museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its standing?

More Than "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Extreme Condition

Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries been without an effective medical end – up until perhaps now.

The Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics

A violent fanatic and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his teachings shape the very highest levels of the state.

The British Gentleman With a Crooked Secret

With his brilliant mind and impeccable background, it's little wonder that wealthy clients trusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to become wary.

The Tiny State That Emerged as the Global Mediation Capital

An incredibly rich country has risen as a significant force on the international scene, working to mediate some of the most complex disputes. What are driving this ambitious role?

A Close-Up View at a Leader Preparing for Global Summitry

Extremely disliked at domestically, the French leader enjoys the international arena, where he positions himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a particular former US president. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.

During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case

How did the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with killing their two-week-old infant?

An Dismantling of a Global Development Agency: Not Universal Regret

When efforts were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent disappointment was far from unforeseen.

A Disturbing 1960s Study on Indian Mothers

When details about a scientific study in the sixties came to light, there was widespread shock. But the precise nature of the events is still somewhat shrouded.

A "Genius" of the Online Age

He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days underground – and showered vast sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these productions simply very clever clickbait – or acts of artistic brilliance?

Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas

With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's population is facing the possibility that their islands may soon be submerged. The urgent question is: To where are they going to go?

A Sorrowful Story of Youth Destitution

As I met Craig he was 13 and without a home. I still believed his life might turn around. I was sadly mistaken.

The International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Defection

In the recent past, after spending decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he may possess the answers to who prevails in the worldwide AI race.

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