While we look back on the year gone by, a selection of remarkable feature-length articles stands out. These accounts explore complex subjects ranging from political intrigue and scientific discoveries to deeply human journeys.
The Puzzling Novelist and the Soul of a Nation
Victor Pelevin became known in the nineties with sharp commentaries on power. While several of his writer peers have faced suppression or fled the country, he continues to move vast numbers of copies. It prompts a pertinent query: Has the author turned into an apologist for the regime?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole path out of incarceration was to join the regime forces. Following 14 years, his past as one of Assad's fighters could now get him killed.
The Acrimonious Dispute Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The discovery of fossilised bones in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was hailed as completely re-writing the history of our species. But, not everyone was persuaded. The ensuing bitter argument has taken over the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Hid in the Open
One woman was just a child when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the appalling extent of exploitation it had committed.
A Prime Minister's Puzzling Stance on Human Rights
Many supporters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would restore the UK's commitment to international law. Yet, the track record over the past year has been curiously ambiguous.
Challenging a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary featuring a remorseful con artist as she ensnares unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras poses thorny questions: Is this person really a new person, and what are the filmmaker's true intentions?
A Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Difficult Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and cleaned – everything. In their most challenging times, individuals depend on him to restore normalcy.
Can an Iconic Institution Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Beset by debates over its collection, difficult funding and the exposure of an internal thief, Britain's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its legacy?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Severe Condition
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has long been without an consistent medical solution – until possibly now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A militant fanatic and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. Now, his ideas permeate the very highest levels of government.
An British Gentleman With a Crooked Secret
With his keen mind and impeccable credentials, it's understandable that affluent individuals entrusted him with their assets. Then they began to get suspicious.
The Small State That Emerged as the World's Mediation Capital
An astonishingly wealthy country has risen as a key force on the international scene, working to mediate some of the most complex conflicts. Which factors are behind this ambitious role?
An Close-Up Look at a Leader Preparing for Global Summitry
Extremely unpopular at domestically, the French leader relishes the international arena, where he projects himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a particular former US president. 7 years after their last meeting, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the child of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with the death of their newborn baby?
An End of a Global Development Organization: Not Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest letdown was not unexpected.
A Disturbing 1960s Experiment on Indian Women
When details about a medical study in the sixties became public, there was widespread shock. But the exact story of the events remains somewhat shrouded.
The "Mozart" of the Online Age
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days underground – and distributed huge sums of money to selected participants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of artistic brilliance?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is grappling with the prospect that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The urgent question is: Where are they going to relocate?
A Tragic Story of Childhood Homelessness
When I met a young boy he was 13 and homeless. Even then thought his situation could change for the better. I was sadly mistaken.
A International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Defection
In 2020, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he might hold the key to who prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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