As we consider the past year, a curated list of outstanding feature-length articles emerges. These accounts delve into complex themes including geopolitical intrigue and historical revelations to deeply human journeys.
A Enigmatic Novelist and the Soul of a Country
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the nineties with biting satires on authoritarianism. Although many of his literary peers have encountered suppression or left the nation, he continues to move vast numbers of books. This poses a key query: Has he evolved into an defender for the establishment?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Brutal Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at 18 was told that his sole route to escape incarceration was to join the government military. After fourteen years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might now get him killed.
The Bitter Feud Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was hailed as fundamentally rewriting the history of our species. Yet, not everyone was persuaded. The resulting bitter argument has dominated the lives of researchers ever since.
The UK Cult That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her family joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the shocking breadth of mistreatment it had committed.
A Statesman's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights
A great many supporters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to human rights. However, the performance over the first year in office has been curiously mixed.
Shattering a Country's Identity
A film tracking a remorseful master criminal as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras asks difficult queries: Is this person really a new person, and is the director's true motives?
A Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging moments, individuals turn to him to restore peace.
Will an Famous Institution Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, strained funding and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's leading cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its legacy?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Torture of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has long lacked an reliable treatment remedy – until possibly now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideas permeate the uppermost echelons of the state.
An British Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his brilliant mind and impeccable credentials, it's no surprise that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their assets. Until they started to get suspicious.
The Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Center
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has transformed into a major player on the international scene, striving to broker peace in some of the most long-standing disputes. What are fueling this ambitious role?
An Inside View at a Leader Preparing for Global Summitry
Deeply disliked at domestically, the French leader thrives on the world arena, where he presents himself as the leader most equipped to deal with a certain sitting American leader. 7 years after their last meeting, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Story
How did the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her partner, charged with killing their newborn baby?
The End of a Major Aid Agency: Not Universal Regret
When efforts were made to wind down a major US development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest disappointment was far from unexpected.
The Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was immense anxiety. But the full truth of the procedures remains partially unclear.
A "Genius" of the Online Age
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and showered vast amounts of money to selected contestants. But are these productions simply very clever entertainment – or works of artistic genius?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Rising Seas
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the possibility that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The pressing question is: To where are they going to go?
A Sorrowful Case of Childhood Destitution
As I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. I still thought his situation might change for the better. That hope was devastatingly mistaken.
A International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Today, he might possess the answers to who prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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