While we consider the year gone by, a selection of remarkable in-depth stories stands out. Such accounts probe multifaceted subjects from political machinations and historical revelations to profoundly personal sagas.
The Mysterious Author and the Conscience of a Country
An author gained prominence in the nineties with scathing commentaries on autocratic rule. Whereas many of his writer contemporaries have faced censorship or fled the nation, he continues to sell vast numbers of copies. This poses a key question: Has the author become an supporter for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole way to escape prison was to join the regime military. After 14 years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters could still get him killed.
The Fierce Argument Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was proclaimed as radically rewriting the history of our human race. Yet, some scholars was convinced. The ensuing intense argument has consumed the careers of scholars ever since.
A UK Cult That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the disturbing extent of abuse it had carried out.
The Prime Minister's Curious Record on Human Rights
Many supporters anticipated that the prime minister would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to international law. But, the record over the first year in office has been strikingly inconsistent.
Shattering a Nation's Identity
A documentary following a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares unscrupulous clients with covert recording raises thorny questions: Is this person genuinely reformed, and what are the director's own motives?
The Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Difficult Scenes
From crime scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and dealt with – it all. In their darkest times, people rely on him to restore order.
Will an Famous Institution Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, difficult finances and the revelation of an internal thief, the UK's number one cultural institution is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it restore its reputation?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries lacked an consistent treatment solution – up until possibly now.
The Ghost of Extremism in Modern Government
A militant extremist and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his teachings shape the very highest echelons of government.
An British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his brilliant intellect and flawless background, it's little wonder that wealthy clients trusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to get uneasy.
The Small Nation That Became the World's Mediation Capital
An astonishingly rich country has transformed into a major player on the international scene, attempting to solve some of the most intractable disputes. Which factors are behind this ambitious role?
An Close-Up Look at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle
Deeply disliked at home, the French leader thrives on the international arena, where he positions himself as the statesman most equipped to manage a particular former US president. Seven years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for the summit.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the child of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An End of a Global Development Organization: Far From Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.
A Unethical Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Women
When information about a medical study in the sixties came to light, there was widespread shock. But the precise truth of what happened is still somewhat unclear.
A "Master" of the Online Age
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and given away vast sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply very clever entertainment – or acts of avant garde brilliance?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's population is confronting the possibility that their homeland may in the near future be submerged. The urgent issue is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
A Heartbreaking Case of Youth Homelessness
When I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. Even then hoped his life might turn around. I was tragically wrong.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he may hold the secret to who wins the global AI race.
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