Upon look back on the past year, a selection of outstanding feature-length articles shines. Such accounts explore multifaceted subjects from geopolitical intrigue and historical discoveries to profoundly human sagas.
A Enigmatic Novelist and the Conscience of a Country
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with scathing commentaries on power. Whereas numerous of his literary peers have faced suppression or left the nation, he continues to move vast numbers of books. This raises a pertinent question: Has the author turned into an apologist for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his sole way out of prison was to join the government forces. After 14 long years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might still cost him his life.
A Fierce Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The finding of fossilised bones in the Djurab sands in 2001 was proclaimed as fundamentally re-writing the narrative of our human race. Yet, some scholars was in agreement. The ensuing heated scholarly debate has taken over the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Cult That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the disturbing breadth of abuse it had carried out.
A Prime Minister's Curious Stance on Human Rights
A great many supporters anticipated that the prime minister would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to international law. However, the performance over the first year in office has been strikingly mixed.
Challenging a Country's Self-Image
A film featuring a repentant con artist as she records corrupt individuals with hidden cameras asks thorny questions: Is this person truly changed, and what are the director's true methods?
A Person Who Remediates the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and restored – it all. In their most challenging times, families turn to him to restore peace.
Will an Famous Institution Survive an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by restitution claims, precarious finances and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's leading cultural institution is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it restore its reputation?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Torture of Severe Pregnancy
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has long been without an reliable treatment solution – until perhaps now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A militant extremist and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political pariah 35 years ago. Today, his ideology permeate the uppermost echelons of government.
An English Professional With a Fraudulent Secret
With his sharp intellect and impeccable background, it's understandable that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their assets. Then they started to get suspicious.
A Small State That Became the Global Diplomatic Capital
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has become a major force on the international scene, working to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. What are behind this unprecedented endeavor?
A Close-Up Look at a President Preparing for International Battle
Deeply disliked at home, President Macron relishes the world stage, where he projects himself as the leader uniquely positioned to handle a particular former American leader. 7 years after their previous encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for battle.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Case
How did the child of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with killing their two-week-old infant?
The End of a Global Development Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was far from unforeseen.
The Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Women
When details about a medical experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was immense anxiety. But the exact story of the procedures remains partially contested.
A "Genius" of the Online Age
He's spent 24 hours in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed vast amounts of money to selected contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever entertainment – or works of artistic genius?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Rising Seas
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is confronting the possibility that their islands may soon cease to exist. The urgent question is: To where are they supposed to go?
One Tragic Case of Youth Destitution
When I met Craig he was thirteen and without a home. I still hoped his situation might change for the better. That hope was tragically wrong.
A Global AI Race and a Pivotal Move
In 2020, after spending decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he may possess the answers to which nation prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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