Upon reflect on the previous year, a curated list of outstanding long-form articles shines. These accounts delve into multifaceted subjects including geopolitical machinations and scientific revelations to deeply human sagas.
A Puzzling Author and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
Victor Pelevin became known in the 1990s with sharp critiques on power. Although many of his literary contemporaries have faced censorship or fled the nation, he still move millions of books. This raises a pertinent question: Has he become an supporter for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Civil War
The account of a young man, who at 18 was told that his sole route to escape prison was to join the government military. Following fourteen long years, his past as one of Assad's fighters might now put him in mortal danger.
The Acrimonious Feud Over Our Earliest Origins
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in 2001 was heralded as completely changing the history of our species. However, some scholars was in agreement. The ensuing heated scholarly debate has taken over the lives of researchers ever since.
The British Cult That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was only a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the appalling extent of abuse it had perpetrated.
The Prime Minister's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights
Many followers expected that the prime minister would restore the Britain's dedication to international law. But, the track record over the first year in office has been curiously ambiguous.
Shattering a Nation's Identity
A documentary following a repentant master criminal as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with covert recording asks difficult questions: Is she really changed, and what are the director's own methods?
The Person Who Cleans the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and cleaned – it all. In their most challenging moments, families rely on him to restore normalcy.
Will an Iconic Institution Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, difficult funding and the revelation of an internal thief, the UK's premier museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Torture of Severe Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an effective treatment end – up until perhaps now.
The Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A violent fanatic and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideas shape the highest levels of the state.
The British Gentleman With a Crooked Side
With his sharp intellect and sterling background, it's understandable that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their assets. Then they began to get uneasy.
A Tiny State That Emerged as the World's Mediation Hub
An astonishingly wealthy country has risen as a major actor on the international scene, working to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. What are behind this ambitious project?
An Close-Up Look at a President Gearing Up for International Battle
Extremely disliked at home, the French leader thrives on the international arena, where he projects himself as the leader most equipped to handle a certain former American leader. Seven years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for the summit.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Story
How did the child of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her partner, charged with killing their two-week-old baby?
An End of a Major Aid Agency: Not Universal Regret
When efforts were made to wind down a major US development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was not unexpected.
The Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Women
When details about a medical experiment in the sixties came to light, there was immense anxiety. But the exact nature of the events remains somewhat unclear.
The "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed huge amounts of money to selected participants. But are these videos simply very clever entertainment – or acts of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is facing the possibility that their homeland may soon be submerged. The urgent question is: Where are they supposed to go?
One Sorrowful Case of Youth Homelessness
When I met a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. Even then thought his life could turn around. I was devastatingly mistaken.
The International AI Competition and a Pivotal Defection
In the recent past, after living half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he could possess the answers to which nation wins the global technological rivalry.
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