Upon reflect on the previous year, a curated list of outstanding long-form articles shines. Such accounts delve into intricate topics including political intrigue and scientific revelations to profoundly personal journeys.
The Puzzling Novelist and the Soul of a Country
Victor Pelevin became known in the 1990s with sharp satires on power. While numerous of his writer peers have encountered suppression or left the country, he still sell vast numbers of copies. It poses a key query: Has he turned into an apologist for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only way out of prison was to join the regime military. After fourteen long years, his history as one of Assad's soldiers may now get him killed.
A Acrimonious Argument Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The discovery of fossilised bones in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was hailed as radically rewriting the narrative of our human race. But, some scholars was convinced. The ensuing intense argument has consumed the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The British Religious Group That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped expose the disturbing scale of abuse it had carried out.
The Leader's Curious Record on Human Rights
Many supporters anticipated that the prime minister would renew the the nation's dedication to human rights. But, the record over the first year in office has been curiously ambiguous.
Breaking a Nation's Self-Image
A film tracking a repentant con artist as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras raises difficult questions: Is she really reformed, and what are the filmmaker's true intentions?
The Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their darkest moments, people turn to him to bring back normalcy.
Can an Famous Institution Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, difficult finances and the revelation of an insider theft, the UK's number one museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it salvage its legacy?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Torture of Extreme Condition
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long lacked an effective medical solution – up until potentially now.
A Ghost of Extremism in Modern Government
A militant extremist and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast 35 years ago. Now, his teachings influence the uppermost echelons of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Crooked Secret
With his brilliant mind and flawless credentials, it's no surprise that high-net-worth individuals trusted him with their assets. Until they started to get suspicious.
A Tiny State That Became the Global Diplomatic Center
An extremely rich country has transformed into a major actor on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most complex conflicts. What are driving this ambitious role?
An Close-Up View at a Leader Preparing for International Battle
Deeply unpopular at domestically, the French leader enjoys the international arena, where he presents himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a certain sitting American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a writer joined him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Trial of a Tragic Case
How did the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with the death of their newborn baby?
An End of a Global Aid Organization: Not Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was far from unforeseen.
A Shocking Mid-Century Study on South Asian Mothers
When information about a scientific experiment in the sixties became public, there was widespread shock. But the exact nature of the procedures remains partially shrouded.
A "Mozart" of the Attention Age
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days underground – and distributed vast sums of cash to selected participants. But are these videos simply very savvy entertainment – or acts of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the possibility that their homeland may in the near future cease to exist. The pressing issue is: To where are they supposed to go?
One Tragic Story of Youth Homelessness
As I met a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still thought his life might change for the better. I was tragically mistaken.
A International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Defection
In 2020, after living decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Today, he could possess the secret to which nation wins the global technological rivalry.
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