Upon reflect on the past year, a curated list of remarkable feature-length articles emerges. Such pieces explore multifaceted topics ranging from political intrigue and historical revelations to profoundly personal journeys.
A Puzzling Writer and the Soul of a Country
An author gained prominence in the nineties with scathing satires on power. While many of his literary peers have encountered censorship or fled the country, he still move millions of copies. It raises a pertinent query: Has he turned into an supporter for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole route out of prison was to enlist in the regime forces. Following fourteen long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might still put him in mortal danger.
A Bitter Argument Over Our Ancient Origins
The discovery of ancient bones in the Chadian sands in 2001 was proclaimed as fundamentally rewriting the narrative of our species. However, not everyone was convinced. The ensuing heated scholarly debate has dominated the lives of scholars ever since.
The British Sect That Hid in the Open
One woman was only a child when her household joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the disturbing breadth of mistreatment it had carried out.
A Prime Minister's Curious Record on Human Rights
A great many followers expected that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's dedication to human rights. Yet, the performance over the first year in office has been strikingly inconsistent.
Breaking a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary tracking a repentant con artist as she ensnares unscrupulous clients with covert recording raises complex queries: Is she really a new person, and what are the filmmaker's true motives?
A Person Who Remediates Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their darkest moments, families rely on him to restore peace.
Can an Renowned Institution Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by restitution claims, difficult funding and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's premier museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Is it possible to restore its reputation?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Torture of Extreme Pregnancy
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has long been without an consistent medical end – until potentially now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A militant fanatic and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideas influence the uppermost echelons of government.
The British Gentleman With a Dishonest Side
With his sharp intellect and impeccable background, it's little wonder that affluent clients trusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to become uneasy.
A Tiny Nation That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Capital
An astonishingly wealthy country has become a key player on the world stage, striving to mediate some of the most complex conflicts. What are behind this unprecedented endeavor?
An Close-Up Look at a President Preparing for Global Battle
Extremely unpopular at domestically, President Macron enjoys the world arena, where he positions himself as the statesman best placed to deal with a particular former US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the child of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with killing their newborn infant?
The Dismantling of a Major Development Agency: Far From Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent betrayal was far from unforeseen.
A Unethical 1960s Experiment on Indian Women
When details about a scientific experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was immense anxiety. But the exact nature of the procedures remains partially shrouded.
A "Master" of the Attention Economy
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and distributed enormous sums of money to selected participants. But are these videos simply very savvy entertainment – or works of artistic genius?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is facing the reality that their islands may in the near future become uninhabitable. The critical issue is: Where are they supposed to go?
A Tragic Case of Childhood Homelessness
When I met a young boy he was 13 and without a home. I still thought his life might change for the better. That hope was devastatingly misplaced.
The International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Defection
In 2020, after living half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Now, he could possess the secret to who wins the global technological rivalry.
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