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While we look back on the past year, a assortment of exceptional in-depth stories stands out. Such pieces explore multifaceted topics including political machinations and scientific discoveries to profoundly personal sagas.

A Mysterious Novelist and the Conscience of a Country

An author rose to fame in the nineties with scathing commentaries on authoritarianism. Although several of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the country, he still sell millions of copies. It prompts a pertinent question: Has the author turned into an defender for the regime?

Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Conflict

The tale of a young man, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his only way to escape prison was to join the regime military. Following 14 years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters may now cost him his life.

A Acrimonious Feud Over Our Earliest Beginnings

The finding of fossilised bones in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as fundamentally changing the story of our species. However, not everyone was convinced. The subsequent intense argument has taken over the lives of researchers ever since.

A UK Cult That Operated in the Open

One woman was only a young girl when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in uncover the appalling scale of abuse it had perpetrated.

A Leader's Unexpected Stance on International Law

Numerous voters hoped that the prime minister would renew the the nation's dedication to human rights. Yet, the performance over the past year has been curiously mixed.

Breaking a Country's Myth

A documentary featuring a repentant master criminal as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras raises difficult queries: Is this person genuinely reformed, and what are the director's true motives?

A Person Who Remediates the UK's Most Difficult Scenes

From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and cleaned – everything. In their most challenging moments, individuals turn to him to restore normalcy.

Will an Renowned Institution Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?

Burdened by restitution claims, difficult finances and the discovery of an internal thief, Britain's premier cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its legacy?

More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Agony of Severe Pregnancy

Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has long been without an reliable treatment end – up until perhaps now.

A Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Government

A violent fanatic and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideas shape the highest echelons of government.

An English Professional With a Crooked Side

With his brilliant intellect and impeccable background, it's understandable that affluent clients entrusted him with their assets. Then they began to become wary.

The Small Nation That Became the World's Mediation Center

An extremely rich country has become a key force on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most long-standing disputes. What are behind this unprecedented project?

An Close-Up Look at a Leader Gearing Up for International Battle

Extremely unpopular at domestically, the French leader thrives on the international stage, where he presents himself as the leader uniquely positioned to deal with a certain former American leader. Seven years after their last encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for battle.

Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Case

What led to the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her partner, charged with the death of their newborn baby?

An Dismantling of a Major Development Agency: Far From Widespread Regret

When actions were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was not unforeseen.

A Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Mothers

When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s became public, there was widespread anxiety. But the precise story of the procedures remains somewhat shrouded.

A "Genius" of the Online Economy

He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and given away huge sums of cash to selected participants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever entertainment – or acts of avant garde genius?

Existence in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean

With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's population is grappling with the reality that their home may soon be submerged. The pressing question is: Where are they going to go?

A Tragic Case of Childhood Homelessness

As I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. Even then hoped his situation could improve. That hope was devastatingly wrong.

A International AI Race and a Key Defection

In the recent past, after spending decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he could possess the answers to who wins the global AI race.

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