As we consider the year gone by, a selection of remarkable long-form articles emerges. Such accounts probe multifaceted themes from geopolitical intrigue and scientific discoveries to profoundly human journeys.
The Mysterious Author and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the nineties with sharp commentaries on autocratic rule. While several of his literary peers have faced suppression or fled the country, he still move vast numbers of copies. This prompts a pertinent query: Has the author turned into an apologist for the establishment?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was told that his only way out of prison was to enlist in the government forces. Following fourteen years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters may now get him killed.
The Fierce Dispute Over Our Ancient Origins
The discovery of ancient bones in the Chadian sands in 2001 was hailed as completely re-writing the history of our human race. However, not everyone was persuaded. The subsequent bitter argument has consumed the lives of researchers ever since.
A UK Cult That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the disturbing scale of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
A Prime Minister's Puzzling Stance on International Law
A great many voters expected that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the UK's commitment to human rights. Yet, the record over the past year has been notably mixed.
Shattering a Country's Myth
A documentary tracking a remorseful fraudster as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras asks thorny questions: Is she really a new person, and what are the filmmaker's own intentions?
A Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and cleaned – it all. In their most challenging hours, people turn to him to bring back peace.
Can an Iconic Museum Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, precarious funding and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's leading museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it restore its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an effective medical solution – up until potentially now.
The Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A violent extremist and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his teachings permeate the very highest echelons of government.
The British Gentleman With a Crooked Secret
With his keen mind and flawless credentials, it's little wonder that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to become uneasy.
A Tiny Nation That Became the World's Diplomatic Center
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a major actor on the international scene, attempting to solve some of the most complex conflicts. What are driving this ambitious project?
An Close-Up View at a President Preparing for Global Summitry
Deeply disliked at domestically, President Macron relishes the world arena, where he presents himself as the leader uniquely positioned to deal with a certain former US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he readied himself for the fray.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Story
What led to the child of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old baby?
An Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Not Universal Regret
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent aid agency, many around the world were surprised. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was far from unforeseen.
A Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Mothers
When information about a scientific study in the 1960s became public, there was immense anxiety. But the full nature of the events remains somewhat contested.
A "Master" of the Online Age
He's spent a full day in slime, two days underground – and given away enormous sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's population is grappling with the reality that their islands may soon be submerged. The urgent question is: Where are they going to go?
One Sorrowful Case of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was thirteen and without a home. Even then believed his situation could improve. I was sadly misplaced.
The International AI Race and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after spending decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he might hold the answers to which nation prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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