While we consider the year gone by, a selection of outstanding feature-length articles emerges. Such narratives probe complex subjects ranging from geopolitical intrigue and historical discoveries to profoundly personal sagas.
A Mysterious Author and the Soul of a Nation
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the nineties with sharp commentaries on authoritarianism. Whereas numerous of his writer peers have faced censorship or left the country, he still sell millions of books. This poses a key question: Has he become an apologist for the regime?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The story of Mustafa, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his only path to escape prison was to join the government forces. Following 14 long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could now put him in mortal danger.
The Acrimonious Feud Over Our Ancient Beginnings
The finding of fossilised remains in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as radically changing the narrative of our human race. However, a faction was convinced. The ensuing bitter scholarly debate has dominated the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A British Sect That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the shocking scale of exploitation it had committed.
The Leader's Puzzling Record on International Law
A great many supporters hoped that the prime minister would restore the the nation's dedication to international law. But, the track record over the first year in office has been curiously ambiguous.
Shattering a Nation's Self-Image
A film tracking a remorseful con artist as she records unscrupulous individuals with covert recording raises complex queries: Is she truly changed, and what are the filmmaker's true methods?
The Person Who Cleans Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and restored – it all. In their darkest times, families depend on him to restore order.
Can an Famous Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, strained funding and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it restore its reputation?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Extreme Condition
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an consistent treatment end – until potentially now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A violent fanatic and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. Today, his ideology influence the uppermost echelons of the state.
An English Professional With a Crooked Side
With his keen intellect and impeccable credentials, it's understandable that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their wealth. Then they started to become suspicious.
A Tiny State That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Center
An extremely rich Gulf state has become a significant actor on the international scene, attempting to broker peace in some of the most long-standing disputes. Which factors are driving this unprecedented endeavor?
A Inside Look at a Leader Preparing for Global Summitry
Extremely disliked at home, the French leader thrives on the world arena, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to deal with a particular former American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a writer joined him as he prepared for battle.
During the Trial of a Tragic Story
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their newborn infant?
An Dismantling of a Global Development Agency: Far From Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.
A Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Mothers
When information about a scientific study in the sixties became public, there was widespread shock. But the exact nature of the procedures is still partially contested.
A "Genius" of the Attention Economy
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days underground – and given away vast amounts of money to selected contestants. But are these videos simply very savvy clickbait – or acts of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's population is facing the prospect that their home may soon become uninhabitable. The urgent question is: To where are they going to go?
A Sorrowful Case of Childhood Homelessness
When I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. I still hoped his situation might turn around. That hope was devastatingly wrong.
A International AI Race and a Key Move
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he might possess the secret to which nation prevails in the global AI race.
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