While we consider the year gone by, a curated list of exceptional long-form articles emerges. Such accounts delve into intricate subjects ranging from political machinations and scientific revelations to deeply human sagas.
The Puzzling Author and the Soul of a Country
Victor Pelevin became known in the 1990s with scathing commentaries on power. Although many of his writer contemporaries have faced suppression or fled the country, he still sell millions of books. This poses a pertinent query: Has he turned into an supporter for the regime?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The account of a young man, who at 18 was told that his sole route out of prison was to enlist in the government forces. Following fourteen years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters may still put him in mortal danger.
The Bitter Argument Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The finding of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in 2001 was proclaimed as radically re-writing the history of our species. However, a faction was persuaded. The resulting heated controversy has consumed the lives of researchers ever since.
A British Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was only a child when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped uncover the appalling breadth of abuse it had committed.
The Prime Minister's Curious Stance on Human Rights
Many voters anticipated that the prime minister would reaffirm the UK's dedication to international law. But, the record over the past year has been curiously ambiguous.
Challenging a Nation's Myth
A documentary following a remorseful master criminal as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras asks thorny queries: Is this person genuinely a new person, and what are the director's own intentions?
The Person Who Cleans the UK's Darkest Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and cleaned – everything. In their most challenging times, families turn to him to bring back normalcy.
Will an Renowned Museum Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by restitution claims, strained funding and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's leading cultural institution is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it restore its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Torture of Severe Pregnancy
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an reliable medical remedy – until possibly now.
The Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Now, his teachings permeate the uppermost levels of the state.
The British Professional With a Fraudulent Side
With his keen intellect and sterling background, it's little wonder that affluent individuals trusted him with their assets. Until they started to become suspicious.
A Tiny Nation That Became the World's Mediation Center
An extremely wealthy country has become a key actor on the international scene, striving to mediate some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are fueling this ambitious endeavor?
A Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for International Summitry
Extremely disliked at domestically, the French leader enjoys the international stage, where he positions himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a certain sitting American leader. Seven years after their previous encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for the summit.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with killing their two-week-old baby?
An Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a major US development organization, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent betrayal was not unforeseen.
The Unethical Mid-Century Study on South Asian Women
When details about a medical experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread shock. But the full story of the procedures is still partially contested.
A "Master" of the Online Economy
He's endured 24 hours in slime, 48 hours underground – and given away huge sums of money to selected contestants. But are these productions simply very clever clickbait – or acts of daring genius?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's people is grappling with the possibility that their home may soon cease to exist. The pressing issue is: Where are they going to relocate?
A Sorrowful Case of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then hoped his life could change for the better. I was tragically misplaced.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Move
In the recent past, after spending decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he might possess the secret to which nation prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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