As we reflect on the previous year, a curated list of remarkable long-form articles emerges. These accounts delve into multifaceted themes including political machinations and scientific discoveries to deeply human journeys.
The Mysterious Writer and the Conscience of a Nation
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with scathing satires on authoritarianism. Whereas several of his writer contemporaries have faced censorship or left the nation, he still sell vast numbers of books. It poses a pertinent query: Has the author become an supporter for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole path to escape incarceration was to join the regime forces. After fourteen long years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers could still get him killed.
The Bitter Feud Over Our Earliest Origins
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was hailed as radically re-writing the narrative of our human race. However, not everyone was persuaded. The resulting heated argument has consumed the lives of researchers ever since.
A British Cult That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped uncover the disturbing scale of exploitation it had carried out.
A Prime Minister's Unexpected Stance on International Law
A great many followers anticipated that the prime minister would renew the UK's commitment to human rights. Yet, the performance over the first year in office has been curiously mixed.
Challenging a Nation's Myth
A documentary tracking a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with covert recording asks difficult queries: Is she really reformed, and is the director's own intentions?
A Man Who Cleans Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and cleaned – everything. In their stickiest moments, individuals turn to him to restore normalcy.
Can an Famous Institution Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by restitution claims, precarious funding and the exposure of an internal thief, Britain's premier museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Is it possible to restore its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries lacked an reliable medical solution – until perhaps now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent extremist and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. Now, his ideology influence the highest echelons of the state.
The English Gentleman With a Dishonest Secret
With his sharp intellect and sterling credentials, it's understandable that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to get suspicious.
A Small Nation That Became the Global Mediation Capital
An extremely rich Gulf state has become a major player on the world stage, striving to broker peace in some of the most complex disputes. What are driving this ambitious project?
An Close-Up View at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply disliked at domestically, President Macron relishes the world arena, where he projects himself as the leader uniquely positioned to deal with a certain sitting American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Story
How did the child of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with killing their newborn infant?
The Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Far From Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to wind down a major US aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest letdown was far from unexpected.
A Disturbing 1960s Study on Indian Mothers
When information about a scientific study in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread anxiety. But the exact nature of what happened is still somewhat unclear.
The "Genius" of the Attention Economy
He's endured a full day in slime, two days underground – and given away vast sums of money to selected contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or acts of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's population is confronting the reality that their home may in the near future be submerged. The urgent question is: Where are they going to relocate?
A Sorrowful Case of Childhood Homelessness
As I met a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. I still hoped his life could improve. I was tragically mistaken.
A International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Move
In 2020, after spending decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he could hold the secret to which nation prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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