Upon consider the year gone by, a selection of exceptional feature-length articles emerges. These narratives explore intricate subjects including political machinations and historical discoveries to deeply personal sagas.
A Enigmatic Author and the Soul of a Country
An author became known in the post-Soviet era with scathing critiques on authoritarianism. Whereas many of his writer peers have faced suppression or fled the nation, he continues to sell millions of books. This poses a pressing question: Has he turned into an supporter for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at 18 was told that his sole way out of prison was to join the regime forces. Following 14 long years, his history as one of Assad's soldiers might now cost him his life.
The Fierce Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The unearthing of ancient bones in the Djurab sands in 2001 was proclaimed as radically rewriting the narrative of our species. However, some scholars was persuaded. The resulting intense argument has taken over the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A British Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the disturbing breadth of mistreatment it had carried out.
A Statesman's Puzzling Stance on International Law
Numerous supporters anticipated that the prime minister would reaffirm the UK's commitment to international law. Yet, the performance over the first year in office has been notably ambiguous.
Shattering a Country's Identity
A film following a repentant fraudster as she records unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras asks complex questions: Is she truly a new person, and what are the director's own intentions?
A Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Darkest Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and restored – everything. In their darkest times, people depend on him to restore order.
Can an Renowned Institution Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Beset by restitution claims, difficult funding and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's leading cultural institution is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it salvage its legacy?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Agony of Extreme Condition
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries lacked an reliable treatment remedy – until possibly now.
The Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A violent fanatic and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. Today, his ideas shape the highest echelons of government.
An English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret
With his brilliant intellect and impeccable reputation, it's understandable that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their assets. Until they began to become suspicious.
A Small State That Became the World's Mediation Capital
An astonishingly rich country has risen as a key player on the world stage, working to mediate some of the most intractable disputes. What are driving this unprecedented project?
An Inside View at a Leader Preparing for Global Battle
Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader relishes the international arena, where he presents himself as the leader best placed to handle a certain former American leader. 7 years after their last encounter, a writer joined him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Case
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.
A Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Women
When information about a scientific study in the 1960s became public, there was widespread shock. But the exact story of the events remains somewhat unclear.
A "Mozart" of the Online Age
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and given away vast sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever entertainment – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's people is facing the possibility that their home may in the near future be submerged. The pressing question is: Where are they supposed to go?
A Tragic Story of Childhood Destitution
When I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. Even then believed his situation could change for the better. That hope was devastatingly mistaken.
A International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after living half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Now, he could possess the secret to who wins the global technological rivalry.
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