Upon consider the year gone by, a curated list of remarkable feature-length articles shines. These narratives probe intricate subjects from geopolitical machinations and historical revelations to deeply personal sagas.
A Mysterious Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the nineties with sharp satires on power. Whereas numerous of his writer peers have faced censorship or fled the country, he continues to move millions of copies. This prompts a key query: Has the author evolved into an defender for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The account of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his sole way out of prison was to enlist in the regime military. After fourteen long years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may still get him killed.
A Fierce Feud Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The unearthing of ancient remains in the Djurab sands in 2001 was proclaimed as fundamentally changing the history of our species. However, not everyone was convinced. The resulting heated argument has consumed the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The British Cult That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the shocking extent of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
The Prime Minister's Curious Record on International Law
Numerous voters expected that the prime minister would renew the UK's commitment to international law. But, the record over the past year has been curiously ambiguous.
Shattering a Nation's Myth
A documentary featuring a remorseful fraudster as she records unscrupulous individuals with covert recording raises thorny questions: Is she genuinely changed, and is the director's own motives?
A Man Who Remediates the UK's Darkest Stains
From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has seen – and cleaned – everything. In their most challenging hours, individuals depend on him to bring back order.
Will an Famous Institution Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by debates over its collection, difficult funding and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's number one museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it repair its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Torture of Severe Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries lacked an consistent treatment solution – until perhaps now.
A Spectre of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A violent fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideology permeate the uppermost levels of government.
The British Professional With a Dishonest Secret
With his sharp intellect and flawless reputation, it's little wonder that wealthy clients trusted him with their assets. Until they started to get uneasy.
The Small State That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Capital
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has risen as a significant actor on the international scene, striving to mediate some of the most long-standing disputes. What are fueling this unprecedented role?
An Inside View at a President Preparing for International Battle
Deeply disliked at home, President Macron thrives on the international arena, where he presents himself as the statesman most equipped to handle a certain former American leader. 7 years after their previous meeting, a journalist joined him as he prepared for battle.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Case
How did the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her companion, charged with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Global Aid Organization: Far From Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent disappointment was far from unforeseen.
The Shocking 1960s Study on Indian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread outrage. But the precise truth of the procedures is still partially contested.
A "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's endured 24 hours in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed vast sums of money to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply very clever entertainment – or acts of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's people is confronting the reality that their home may soon cease to exist. The pressing issue is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
One Sorrowful Story of Youth Homelessness
When I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. Even then believed his life could change for the better. I was sadly misplaced.
The Global AI Race and a Pivotal Move
In 2020, after spending decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he might possess the secret to which nation wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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