While we consider the previous year, a curated list of exceptional feature-length articles emerges. Such pieces explore intricate themes including political machinations and scientific discoveries to deeply human stories.
A Puzzling Author and the Conscience of a Nation
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with biting satires on autocratic rule. Whereas many of his literary contemporaries have encountered censorship or left the country, he still sell vast numbers of copies. This raises a pertinent query: Has the author turned into an defender for the Kremlin?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Brutal Civil War
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his only path to escape incarceration was to join the government military. After fourteen long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might now get him killed.
The Bitter Argument Over Our Ancient Origins
The unearthing of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was heralded as fundamentally changing the story of our species. Yet, not everyone was in agreement. The resulting bitter controversy has dominated the lives of scholars ever since.
A UK Cult That Hid in the Open
One woman was only a child when her household joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the appalling extent of exploitation it had perpetrated.
A Statesman's Curious Stance on International Law
Many supporters anticipated that the prime minister would reaffirm the UK's commitment to international law. Yet, the track record over the past year has been notably inconsistent.
Challenging a Country's Identity
A film tracking a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares corrupt clients with covert recording asks thorny questions: Is she really a new person, and is the director's own intentions?
The Person Who Remediates the UK's Darkest Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and cleaned – it all. In their most challenging times, people rely on him to bring back order.
Can an Famous Museum Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by debates over its collection, strained finances and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's leading museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it repair its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Severe Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries lacked an consistent treatment solution – until perhaps now.
The Legacy of Extremism in Modern Government
A violent extremist and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. Today, his teachings influence the very highest echelons of the state.
An English Gentleman With a Dishonest Secret
With his keen intellect and flawless credentials, it's no surprise that wealthy individuals trusted him with their wealth. Until they began to get wary.
The Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Mediation Capital
An incredibly rich country has risen as a key actor on the world stage, working to mediate some of the most complex conflicts. Which factors are driving this ambitious endeavor?
A Close-Up Look at a Leader Gearing Up for International Summitry
Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader relishes the international arena, where he projects himself as the leader most equipped to deal with a particular former US president. Seven years after their previous meeting, a writer joined him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the child of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with killing their two-week-old baby?
An Dismantling of a Global Aid Organization: Far From Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.
The Shocking 1960s Experiment on Indian Mothers
When information about a medical experiment in the sixties came to light, there was immense anxiety. But the full nature of what happened remains partially unclear.
The "Genius" of the Attention Economy
He's spent a full day in slime, two days buried alive – and distributed vast sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of artistic genius?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's people is grappling with the possibility that their homeland may in the near future be submerged. The critical issue is: Where are they going to relocate?
A Heartbreaking Case of Youth Destitution
When I encountered Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then thought his situation could change for the better. I was tragically misplaced.
A International AI Competition and a Crucial Move
In the recent past, after spending decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he could possess the answers to who wins the global AI race.
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