As we look back on the previous year, a assortment of outstanding feature-length articles stands out. These pieces delve into multifaceted topics including geopolitical machinations and scientific discoveries to deeply personal journeys.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Soul of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the nineties with scathing satires on power. While numerous of his writer contemporaries have faced censorship or left the nation, he continues to sell vast numbers of copies. This raises a pressing question: Has he turned into an supporter for the regime?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his only path out of prison was to enlist in the government military. Following fourteen long years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may now cost him his life.
A Fierce Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The discovery of fossilised bones in the Chadian sands in 2001 was hailed as fundamentally changing the history of our human race. Yet, a faction was in agreement. The subsequent intense scholarly debate has dominated the careers of scholars ever since.
The British Cult That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the appalling breadth of exploitation it had committed.
The Statesman's Curious Stance on Human Rights
A great many supporters expected that the prime minister would renew the Britain's dedication to international law. But, the performance over the past year has been strikingly ambiguous.
Challenging a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary following a repentant con artist as she records unscrupulous clients with covert recording asks thorny queries: Is this person really changed, and what are the filmmaker's own methods?
The Man Who Cleans the UK's Most Difficult Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and restored – it all. In their most challenging times, families rely on him to bring back normalcy.
Can an Famous Museum Survive an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, difficult funding and the exposure of an internal thief, the UK's leading museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it restore its reputation?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Torture of Severe Condition
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has long been without an reliable medical end – up until perhaps now.
A Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A violent fanatic and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideology influence the highest echelons of the state.
The British Professional With a Fraudulent Secret
With his keen intellect and impeccable credentials, it's little wonder that affluent individuals trusted him with their wealth. Then they started to become uneasy.
The Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Mediation Hub
An astonishingly wealthy country has risen as a major player on the world stage, striving to solve some of the most long-standing disputes. What are fueling this ambitious endeavor?
A Close-Up View at a Leader Preparing for International Summitry
Deeply disliked at domestically, the French leader enjoys the world arena, where he presents himself as the leader uniquely positioned to manage a particular former American leader. 7 years after their previous meeting, a writer joined him as he readied himself for the fray.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her companion, charged with killing their two-week-old baby?
The Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Not Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest disappointment was not unexpected.
The Unethical Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Women
When details about a medical experiment in the sixties came to light, there was widespread shock. But the exact story of the procedures is still somewhat contested.
A "Master" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours underground – and distributed huge sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these productions simply very clever clickbait – or works of daring genius?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is grappling with the reality that their islands may in the near future cease to exist. The critical question is: To where are they supposed to go?
A Heartbreaking Story of Youth Destitution
As I met a young boy he was 13 and without a home. I still hoped his life could change for the better. I was tragically wrong.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Defection
In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he might possess the answers to who wins the worldwide AI race.
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