Upon consider the previous year, a selection of remarkable long-form articles emerges. These accounts delve into intricate themes including geopolitical intrigue and historical discoveries to profoundly human sagas.
The Mysterious Author and the Soul of a Nation
Victor Pelevin became known in the post-Soviet era with sharp commentaries on power. Although many of his writer peers have faced censorship or left the nation, he continues to sell vast numbers of books. This raises a pertinent query: Has he evolved into an apologist for the regime?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his sole path out of incarceration was to join the government forces. After fourteen long years, his past as one of Assad's fighters might now get him killed.
A Fierce Dispute Over Our Ancient Origins
The discovery of ancient bones in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was heralded as completely rewriting the story of our species. However, not everyone was in agreement. The subsequent heated controversy has taken over the lives of researchers ever since.
The British Cult That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was just a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped expose the shocking breadth of mistreatment it had committed.
The Leader's Curious Stance on Human Rights
Many voters anticipated that the prime minister would renew the the nation's dedication to international law. Yet, the track record over the past year has been strikingly inconsistent.
Breaking a Country's Identity
A documentary following a repentant fraudster as she records unscrupulous clients with covert recording raises difficult queries: Is this person truly changed, and is the filmmaker's own intentions?
The Man Who Remediates the UK's Most Difficult Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and restored – it all. In their most challenging moments, families depend on him to restore order.
Will an Iconic Museum Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, precarious finances and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's number one museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its reputation?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Torture of Extreme Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an consistent treatment solution – up until possibly now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A militant extremist and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. Now, his ideas permeate the uppermost levels of the state.
An English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret
With his brilliant intellect and flawless background, it's little wonder that affluent clients trusted him with their wealth. Then they started to get uneasy.
A Tiny State That Emerged as the Global Mediation Center
An astonishingly rich country has become a key actor on the world stage, working to broker peace in some of the most intractable conflicts. What are fueling this ambitious project?
An Close-Up View at a President Preparing for Global Battle
Extremely disliked at home, the French leader enjoys the international arena, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a certain sitting American leader. Seven years after their previous meeting, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the child of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with killing their newborn baby?
The End of a Global Development Organization: Far From Universal Regret
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was not unexpected.
A Unethical Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Women
When details about a scientific study in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread shock. But the exact truth of what happened is still somewhat shrouded.
The "Genius" of the Online Age
He's endured a full day in slime, two days buried alive – and showered vast sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever entertainment – or works of artistic brilliance?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is facing the prospect that their islands may soon cease to exist. The urgent question is: To where are they supposed to go?
A Sorrowful Case of Childhood Homelessness
When I met a young boy he was 13 and without a home. I still thought his life could change for the better. I was sadly misplaced.
A International AI Competition and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after living half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he could hold the secret to who prevails in the global AI race.
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