While we consider the past year, a curated list of outstanding feature-length articles emerges. These narratives explore multifaceted themes including political intrigue and historical revelations to profoundly personal stories.
The Puzzling Writer and the Conscience of a Country
Victor Pelevin became known in the post-Soviet era with scathing commentaries on autocratic rule. Whereas several of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or fled the nation, he continues to sell vast numbers of copies. It raises a pressing query: Has the author evolved into an defender for the establishment?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his sole route to escape prison was to join the government forces. Following 14 long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may now get him killed.
A Fierce Feud Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in 2001 was proclaimed as fundamentally re-writing the history of our species. However, some scholars was persuaded. The subsequent heated controversy has taken over the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Sect That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was only a child when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in reveal the appalling breadth of abuse it had carried out.
A Prime Minister's Curious Stance on Human Rights
Many followers anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would restore the UK's commitment to international law. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been notably inconsistent.
Challenging a Country's Self-Image
A documentary featuring a remorseful master criminal as she sets up corrupt individuals with covert recording asks thorny queries: Is she really a new person, and what are the filmmaker's true intentions?
A Person Who Remediates Britain's Darkest Scenes
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and dealt with – it all. In their darkest moments, people turn to him to bring back peace.
Can an Famous Museum Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by debates over its collection, difficult funding and the revelation of an insider theft, the UK's number one cultural institution is in a major crisis. The question remains: Is it possible to restore its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Torture of Extreme Condition
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries lacked an effective treatment solution – until perhaps now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Modern Government
A militant fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. Today, his ideology permeate the very highest echelons of the state.
The English Professional With a Fraudulent Side
With his keen mind and flawless background, it's understandable that high-net-worth individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to get suspicious.
The Tiny State That Became the World's Mediation Capital
An incredibly rich Gulf state has transformed into a significant player on the international scene, striving to mediate some of the most intractable conflicts. What are behind this ambitious role?
An Close-Up View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply unpopular at home, President Macron enjoys the international stage, where he positions himself as the statesman most equipped to handle a certain former American leader. 7 years after their previous encounter, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the fray.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Story
How did the child of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with killing their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Global Development Agency: Not Universal Regret
When efforts were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was not unforeseen.
The Shocking 1960s Experiment on Indian Women
When details about a scientific experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was immense anxiety. But the exact story of what happened is still partially unclear.
A "Genius" of the Attention Economy
He's spent a full day in slime, 48 hours underground – and showered huge amounts of money to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply very savvy clickbait – or acts of artistic genius?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's people is confronting the possibility that their homeland may in the near future be submerged. The urgent question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
One Sorrowful Story of Childhood Destitution
As I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. I still hoped his life might improve. I was devastatingly mistaken.
The International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Defection
In 2020, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he may hold the key to who prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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