Upon consider the previous year, a curated list of exceptional in-depth stories shines. Such accounts explore multifaceted themes ranging from geopolitical intrigue and scientific revelations to deeply personal sagas.
The Mysterious Author and the Soul of a Nation
An author gained prominence in the 1990s with biting critiques on power. Whereas many of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or left the country, he still move vast numbers of copies. It raises a pertinent query: Has he turned into an defender for the Kremlin?
Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Devastating Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at 18 was told that his only path to escape incarceration was to join the regime military. Following fourteen years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters may now put him in mortal danger.
A Fierce Argument Over Our Earliest Origins
The unearthing of ancient bones in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was hailed as completely re-writing the story of our human race. However, a faction was persuaded. The ensuing intense argument has dominated the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Cult That Hid in the Open
One woman was just a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the appalling extent of exploitation it had carried out.
The Leader's Puzzling Stance on International Law
Many voters anticipated that the prime minister would renew the Britain's commitment to human rights. Yet, the track record over the past year has been curiously mixed.
Breaking a Country's Identity
A documentary featuring a remorseful master criminal as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras asks difficult questions: Is this person truly reformed, and is the filmmaker's true motives?
A Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Darkest Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and dealt with – everything. In their darkest times, individuals depend on him to bring back order.
Will an Iconic Institution Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by restitution claims, difficult finances and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's number one museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it repair its standing?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Severe Pregnancy
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has long been without an reliable treatment end – until potentially now.
A Ghost of Extremism in Modern Politics
A militant extremist and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his teachings shape the highest levels of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Crooked Side
With his sharp mind and sterling reputation, it's understandable that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their assets. Then they started to become uneasy.
A Tiny Nation That Emerged as the Global Mediation Center
An astonishingly wealthy country has become a major player on the world stage, attempting to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are driving this unprecedented role?
A Inside Look at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle
Deeply disliked at domestically, the French leader enjoys the international arena, where he positions himself as the statesman best placed to deal with a certain sitting US president. Seven years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he readied himself for the fray.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, charged with the death of their newborn baby?
An End of a Major Aid Organization: Far From Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest disappointment was not unexpected.
The Unethical 1960s Experiment on South Asian Women
When details about a medical study in the sixties became public, there was immense outrage. But the exact story of the procedures remains somewhat contested.
The "Master" of the Online Economy
He's spent a full day in slime, two days buried alive – and distributed vast sums of money to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or works of daring genius?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the prospect that their home may soon be submerged. The critical issue is: Where are they going to go?
One Sorrowful Case of Youth Homelessness
When I met Craig he was thirteen and without a home. I still hoped his situation might improve. I was devastatingly mistaken.
A Global AI Race and a Pivotal Defection
In the recent past, after spending decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he might possess the secret to which nation wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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