While we consider the past year, a assortment of exceptional feature-length articles shines. Such narratives probe intricate topics ranging from geopolitical intrigue and scientific revelations to deeply human stories.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Country
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the 1990s with biting commentaries on autocratic rule. Although many of his literary contemporaries have faced censorship or fled the nation, he continues to sell vast numbers of books. This poses a key query: Has the author turned into an apologist for the establishment?
Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The story of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his only path to escape incarceration was to join the regime military. Following 14 years, his past as one of Assad's fighters might now get him killed.
A Bitter Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The unearthing of fossilised bones in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as completely changing the history of our human race. However, a faction was convinced. The ensuing heated scholarly debate has dominated the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Sect That Hid in the Open
One woman was only a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the shocking breadth of abuse it had carried out.
The Leader's Curious Stance on Human Rights
Numerous voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the Britain's dedication to international law. But, the record over the past year has been curiously inconsistent.
Shattering a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary featuring a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras poses thorny questions: Is this person truly reformed, and is the filmmaker's true motives?
A Man Who Cleans the UK's Most Traumatic Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has seen – and dealt with – it all. In their darkest times, people depend on him to restore normalcy.
Can an Famous Institution Survive an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by restitution claims, difficult finances and the exposure of an internal thief, the UK's premier cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to repair its reputation?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Severe Pregnancy
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries lacked an effective medical solution – until possibly now.
A Legacy of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideology permeate the uppermost echelons of the state.
The British Professional With a Fraudulent Side
With his brilliant mind and impeccable background, it's little wonder that wealthy clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to get wary.
A Tiny State That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Center
An extremely rich Gulf state has risen as a significant actor on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most long-standing conflicts. Which factors are fueling this ambitious project?
A Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for International Summitry
Deeply unpopular at home, the French leader relishes the international stage, where he projects himself as the statesman most equipped to handle a particular sitting US president. Seven years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for battle.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Case
What led to the child of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with the death of their newborn infant?
An End of a Major Aid Agency: Far From Universal Regret
When actions were made to wind down a major US aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was not unforeseen.
The Shocking 1960s Experiment on Indian Women
When information about a scientific study in the sixties came to light, there was widespread shock. But the full nature of the events remains partially contested.
The "Genius" of the Attention Economy
He's spent a full day in slime, two days buried alive – and distributed huge sums of money to selected participants. But are these videos simply very clever clickbait – or works of daring brilliance?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's population is grappling with the possibility that their homeland may soon become uninhabitable. The critical question is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
One Sorrowful Story of Youth Destitution
When I encountered a young boy he was 13 and homeless. I still thought his situation might improve. That hope was devastatingly wrong.
A International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Move
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he might hold the key to who wins the worldwide AI race.
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