While we consider the past year, a curated list of exceptional feature-length articles shines. Such narratives delve into complex themes from political machinations and scientific discoveries to profoundly human sagas.
The Enigmatic Novelist and the Soul of a Country
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the nineties with scathing commentaries on power. While numerous of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or fled the country, he continues to move vast numbers of copies. It prompts a pertinent query: Has the author become an apologist for the regime?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Devastating Civil War
The story of Mustafa, who at 18 was told that his only path out of incarceration was to join the government military. After 14 years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters might now cost him his life.
The Fierce Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The finding of fossilised bones in the Chadian desert in 2001 was hailed as radically re-writing the history of our human race. However, some scholars was convinced. The ensuing intense controversy has consumed the careers of researchers ever since.
The British Sect That Operated in the Open
One woman was just a child when her household became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the shocking extent of abuse it had carried out.
A Leader's Curious Stance on Human Rights
Numerous supporters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would renew the Britain's dedication to human rights. However, the record over the first year in office has been strikingly ambiguous.
Challenging a Nation's Myth
A documentary tracking a repentant fraudster as she ensnares unscrupulous clients with covert recording poses complex questions: Is she genuinely a new person, and what are the director's true methods?
The Person Who Cleans Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and cleaned – everything. In their darkest moments, people rely on him to bring back order.
Can an Renowned Museum Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by debates over its collection, strained funding and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's premier museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Suffering of Severe Pregnancy
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long lacked an consistent treatment solution – until possibly now.
The Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A violent fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideas permeate the uppermost levels of government.
The British Gentleman With a Crooked Side
With his keen mind and impeccable background, it's no surprise that wealthy individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to become wary.
The Small State That Became the World's Mediation Capital
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has risen as a key force on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most intractable conflicts. What are behind this unprecedented role?
A Close-Up Look at a Leader Gearing Up for International Summitry
Deeply disliked at domestically, the French leader relishes the international arena, where he presents himself as the leader best placed to manage a particular sitting US president. Seven years after their previous meeting, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old baby?
The End of a Global Aid Agency: Far From Universal Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was not unforeseen.
The Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Mothers
When details about a medical study in the 1960s became public, there was immense shock. But the full nature of the events remains somewhat unclear.
The "Master" of the Attention Economy
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, two days underground – and distributed vast amounts of cash to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply very clever clickbait – or works of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's population is grappling with the reality that their home may soon be submerged. The pressing issue is: Where are they supposed to go?
One Heartbreaking Story of Youth Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was thirteen and without a home. Even then thought his situation might improve. That hope was tragically mistaken.
A International AI Race and a Crucial Move
In 2020, after spending decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he may hold the secret to which nation prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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