As we consider the year gone by, a selection of exceptional feature-length articles stands out. These narratives probe multifaceted themes ranging from political machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly human journeys.
The Puzzling Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Country
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the nineties with scathing critiques on authoritarianism. While numerous of his writer peers have faced censorship or fled the nation, he still sell vast numbers of books. This raises a pressing question: Has he turned into an defender for the regime?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The account of a young man, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his sole route to escape prison was to join the regime forces. After fourteen years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might still get him killed.
The Fierce Dispute Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of ancient remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was hailed as completely rewriting the narrative of our species. Yet, some scholars was convinced. The subsequent intense argument has taken over the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Operated in the Open
One woman was just a young girl when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the appalling breadth of exploitation it had carried out.
The Leader's Unexpected Record on International Law
Many followers expected that the prime minister would restore the Britain's commitment to human rights. Yet, the track record over the past year has been curiously ambiguous.
Breaking a Nation's Self-Image
A film featuring a repentant master criminal as she records unscrupulous individuals with covert recording asks complex questions: Is this person really changed, and what are the director's true intentions?
A Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Difficult Scenes
From crime scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging hours, individuals turn to him to bring back peace.
Will an Famous Institution Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by debates over its collection, difficult funding and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's number one cultural institution is in deep trouble. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its reputation?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Severe Condition
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has long lacked an consistent medical solution – up until potentially now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A violent fanatic and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. Today, his teachings influence the uppermost echelons of government.
The British Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his sharp intellect and sterling reputation, it's understandable that wealthy clients trusted him with their wealth. Then they began to become uneasy.
A Small State That Became the Global Mediation Hub
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has risen as a significant player on the world stage, striving to broker peace in some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are fueling this ambitious endeavor?
A Inside View at a Leader Preparing for International Summitry
Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron thrives on the international arena, where he projects himself as the statesman best placed to deal with a certain former American leader. 7 years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their two-week-old baby?
An Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When actions were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was far from unforeseen.
A Disturbing 1960s Study on Indian Women
When details about a medical study in the sixties became public, there was immense shock. But the exact nature of the procedures remains partially shrouded.
The "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days underground – and distributed vast amounts of cash to lucky contestants. But are these videos simply very savvy clickbait – or works of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is confronting the prospect that their homeland may in the near future become uninhabitable. The pressing question is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
A Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Homelessness
When I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then hoped his situation could turn around. That hope was sadly mistaken.
The International AI Race and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after spending decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Now, he might possess the key to which nation wins the global technological rivalry.
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