While we look back on the year gone by, a selection of outstanding long-form articles emerges. These accounts explore complex topics ranging from political intrigue and historical discoveries to profoundly human stories.
A Mysterious Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Country
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with biting critiques on authoritarianism. While several of his literary peers have faced censorship or left the country, he still sell millions of copies. This raises a key query: Has the author become an apologist for the establishment?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Brutal Civil War
The story of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole route out of incarceration was to enlist in the government military. After 14 years, his past as one of Assad's fighters could now put him in mortal danger.
A Bitter Argument Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was heralded as radically re-writing the story of our species. However, a faction was in agreement. The subsequent bitter argument has consumed the lives of researchers ever since.
A British Sect That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her family became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the shocking breadth of abuse it had carried out.
A Statesman's Puzzling Record on International Law
Numerous voters expected that the prime minister would reaffirm the Britain's commitment to international law. Yet, the performance over the past year has been curiously mixed.
Shattering a Country's Self-Image
A documentary following a remorseful con artist as she ensnares corrupt individuals with covert recording raises difficult questions: Is this person really reformed, and what are the filmmaker's own motives?
A Man Who Remediates Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and cleaned – it all. In their stickiest hours, individuals turn to him to restore normalcy.
Will an Famous Museum Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, strained funding and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's premier cultural institution is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its standing?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Suffering of Severe Pregnancy
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long lacked an reliable medical end – until potentially now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his teachings permeate the very highest levels of government.
The British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret
With his keen intellect and impeccable background, it's understandable that affluent clients trusted him with their wealth. Until they began to get uneasy.
The Small State That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Center
An extremely wealthy country has become a significant force on the international scene, attempting to mediate some of the most complex disputes. What are driving this ambitious project?
A Inside View at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply unpopular at domestically, President Macron thrives on the international arena, where he projects himself as the statesman most equipped to handle a certain former US president. Seven years after their previous encounter, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old infant?
The Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Far From Universal Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was far from unexpected.
A Shocking 1960s Study on Indian Women
When information about a scientific experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread outrage. But the precise nature of the procedures remains somewhat shrouded.
A "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's endured 24 hours in slime, 48 hours underground – and showered enormous sums of money to selected participants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever entertainment – or works of artistic genius?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's population is confronting the possibility that their homeland may soon cease to exist. The urgent issue is: To where are they supposed to go?
One Sorrowful Case of Childhood Homelessness
When I met Craig he was thirteen and without a home. I still thought his life could improve. I was sadly wrong.
A International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Move
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he could possess the secret to which nation wins the global AI race.
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