Upon reflect on the year gone by, a curated list of outstanding long-form articles emerges. Such accounts delve into intricate topics including geopolitical intrigue and historical discoveries to profoundly personal journeys.
The Puzzling Writer and the Conscience of a Nation
Victor Pelevin became known in the post-Soviet era with sharp satires on authoritarianism. While numerous of his literary contemporaries have encountered suppression or fled the nation, he continues to move vast numbers of copies. It prompts a pertinent query: Has the author evolved into an supporter for the establishment?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The account of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his sole path out of prison was to join the government forces. After 14 long years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters might now put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Feud Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The finding of ancient bones in the Djurab sands in 2001 was heralded as fundamentally re-writing the narrative of our human race. Yet, not everyone was persuaded. The subsequent heated scholarly debate has taken over the careers of scholars ever since.
A British Cult That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped reveal the appalling breadth of abuse it had perpetrated.
The Prime Minister's Puzzling Stance on International Law
A great many voters hoped that the prime minister would restore the the nation's dedication to human rights. But, the record over the first year in office has been curiously inconsistent.
Shattering a Nation's Myth
A film tracking a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares corrupt clients with hidden cameras raises difficult questions: Is this person really a new person, and is the filmmaker's true intentions?
The Man Who Cleans Britain's Darkest Stains
From murder scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and dealt with – it all. In their darkest hours, people turn to him to bring back normalcy.
Will an Renowned Museum Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by restitution claims, precarious funding and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's number one cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it restore its reputation?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Severe Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has long lacked an consistent treatment solution – until potentially now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A violent extremist and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a political pariah 35 years ago. Today, his ideology influence the very highest echelons of government.
An English Professional With a Fraudulent Side
With his keen intellect and flawless background, it's little wonder that high-net-worth individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to get uneasy.
A Tiny State That Emerged as the Global Mediation Capital
An incredibly rich country has become a key player on the international scene, working to broker peace in some of the most intractable disputes. Which factors are behind this unprecedented endeavor?
An Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply unpopular at home, the French leader relishes the international stage, where he presents himself as the leader most equipped to handle a certain sitting US president. 7 years after their previous meeting, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Trial of a Tragic Story
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old baby?
An Dismantling of a Major Development Agency: Not Universal Regret
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the world were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was not unexpected.
The Unethical Mid-Century Study on Indian Mothers
When details about a scientific study in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread shock. But the full truth of what happened remains partially contested.
The "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and showered enormous sums of cash to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or works of daring brilliance?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is confronting the reality that their islands may soon cease to exist. The critical question is: Where are they going to relocate?
A Sorrowful Case of Childhood Homelessness
When I met Craig he was 13 and homeless. Even then hoped his situation could turn around. That hope was tragically mistaken.
A International AI Competition and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after living half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he could possess the answers to which nation prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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