As we reflect on the year gone by, a curated list of remarkable feature-length articles stands out. These pieces delve into multifaceted topics including geopolitical machinations and historical revelations to profoundly human sagas.
The Enigmatic Writer and the Conscience of a Country
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the nineties with biting critiques on authoritarianism. Although numerous of his literary contemporaries have faced suppression or left the nation, he still sell vast numbers of books. It prompts a pertinent query: Has he become an defender for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole path to escape incarceration was to enlist in the government forces. After 14 years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might still get him killed.
A Bitter Dispute Over Our Earliest Origins
The finding of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as radically rewriting the narrative of our human race. But, a faction was convinced. The ensuing intense controversy has consumed the lives of researchers ever since.
A British Sect That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her family became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she helped reveal the shocking scale of abuse it had perpetrated.
The Prime Minister's Unexpected Record on International Law
Numerous followers expected that the former human rights lawyer would renew the the nation's dedication to human rights. However, the performance over the past year has been curiously inconsistent.
Challenging a Country's Self-Image
A film featuring a repentant master criminal as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with covert recording raises difficult queries: Is this person truly a new person, and is the filmmaker's own intentions?
A Person Who Remediates Britain's Most Difficult Stains
From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and restored – everything. In their most challenging moments, people depend on him to bring back peace.
Will an Iconic Museum Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, strained funding and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's number one cultural institution is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it salvage its reputation?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long been without an reliable treatment remedy – until perhaps now.
The Spectre of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A violent extremist and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a political pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his teachings permeate the very highest levels of the state.
An English Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his sharp mind and impeccable background, it's understandable that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their assets. Then they began to become wary.
A Small State That Became the World's Mediation Hub
An astonishingly rich country has transformed into a key force on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most complex disputes. What are driving this ambitious project?
A Inside View at a President Preparing for International Summitry
Extremely unpopular at domestically, the French leader relishes the international stage, where he projects himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a certain former US president. 7 years after their last encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the child of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with the death of their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Global Development Agency: Not Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was far from unexpected.
The Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When details about a medical experiment in the 1960s became public, there was immense anxiety. But the exact nature of the procedures remains somewhat contested.
A "Master" of the Online Age
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and distributed vast sums of money to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or works of avant garde genius?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's people is facing the possibility that their homeland may soon cease to exist. The critical question is: To where are they going to go?
One Sorrowful Story of Childhood Destitution
When I met Craig he was thirteen and without a home. I still thought his life could change for the better. That hope was devastatingly mistaken.
A Global AI Race and a Crucial Move
In 2020, after spending decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Today, he could possess the answers to which nation prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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