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Upon reflect on the previous year, a selection of remarkable in-depth pieces shines. These narratives explore multifaceted topics from political intrigue and historical revelations to deeply human stories.

A Mysterious Author and the Conscience of a Nation

An author rose to fame in the nineties with sharp commentaries on autocratic rule. Although many of his writer peers have faced censorship or left the nation, he continues to move vast numbers of books. It raises a key query: Has the author evolved into an apologist for the regime?

Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Conflict

The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his only way out of incarceration was to enlist in the government military. After 14 long years, his past as one of Assad's fighters could still put him in mortal danger.

The Fierce Dispute Over Our Earliest Origins

The finding of fossilised bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as completely re-writing the history of our species. But, some scholars was persuaded. The resulting intense argument has consumed the lives of researchers ever since.

The British Religious Group That Operated in the Open

One woman was only a young girl when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the shocking extent of abuse it had carried out.

The Leader's Puzzling Stance on Human Rights

Numerous followers expected that the former human rights lawyer would renew the Britain's dedication to human rights. But, the performance over the past year has been notably ambiguous.

Challenging a Nation's Identity

A film following a repentant con artist as she ensnares unscrupulous clients with covert recording asks thorny queries: Is she really a new person, and what are the filmmaker's own motives?

A Person Who Cleans Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes

From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and cleaned – everything. In their most challenging hours, people depend on him to restore order.

Can an Iconic Institution Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?

Beset by restitution claims, strained finances and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's number one cultural institution is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it salvage its standing?

Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Severe Pregnancy

Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has long been without an consistent treatment solution – until potentially now.

The Spectre of Extremism in Modern Government

A militant extremist and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his teachings permeate the uppermost levels of the state.

The English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side

With his sharp intellect and flawless credentials, it's little wonder that wealthy individuals trusted him with their assets. Then they began to become wary.

A Tiny Nation That Became the World's Mediation Capital

An extremely wealthy Gulf state has risen as a major actor on the international scene, striving to broker peace in some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are fueling this unprecedented role?

A Inside View at a Leader Preparing for Global Summitry

Deeply unpopular at domestically, the French leader enjoys the world stage, where he projects himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a certain sitting American leader. 7 years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he prepared for the summit.

Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case

What led to the child of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her partner, charged with killing their two-week-old baby?

An Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Not Universal Regret

When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.

A Disturbing 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers

When details about a medical experiment in the sixties became public, there was widespread anxiety. But the exact story of the events remains somewhat shrouded.

The "Mozart" of the Attention Age

He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and showered vast amounts of money to selected contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of artistic genius?

Life in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Seas

With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is confronting the reality that their home may soon cease to exist. The critical question is: To where are they supposed to relocate?

A Tragic Case of Childhood Destitution

When I encountered Craig he was thirteen and homeless. I still thought his situation might turn around. I was sadly mistaken.

The Global AI Race and a Key Defection

In 2020, after living half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he may possess the key to who wins the worldwide technological rivalry.

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