Upon consider the previous year, a curated list of remarkable feature-length articles emerges. Such pieces explore multifaceted topics including political machinations and historical discoveries to deeply personal journeys.
A Puzzling Author and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
Victor Pelevin became known in the post-Soviet era with sharp commentaries on autocratic rule. While many of his literary peers have encountered censorship or left the nation, he still move millions of copies. This raises a key query: Has the author become an apologist for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at 18 was told that his only route to escape prison was to join the government forces. After fourteen years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters could still put him in mortal danger.
The Fierce Argument Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The finding of fossilised bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was hailed as radically changing the narrative of our species. However, not everyone was persuaded. The ensuing bitter argument has consumed the careers of researchers ever since.
A British Cult That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her household became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in reveal the disturbing scale of mistreatment it had carried out.
The Statesman's Curious Stance on Human Rights
Many followers expected that the former human rights lawyer would restore the the nation's dedication to human rights. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been notably ambiguous.
Breaking a Nation's Myth
A documentary following a repentant con artist as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with covert recording poses difficult queries: Is she really reformed, and is the director's true intentions?
A Person Who Remediates Britain's Darkest Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has seen – and dealt with – everything. In their darkest times, families turn to him to bring back peace.
Will an Iconic Museum Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by colonial controversy, strained funding and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's leading museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it salvage its legacy?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Torture of Severe Condition
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries lacked an reliable treatment remedy – until potentially now.
The Ghost of Extremism in Modern Politics
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideas influence the uppermost levels of government.
An British Professional With a Dishonest Secret
With his keen mind and sterling background, it's no surprise that affluent individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to become suspicious.
The Tiny Nation That Became the World's Diplomatic Capital
An extremely wealthy country has become a key actor on the international scene, working to broker peace in some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are behind this unprecedented role?
A Inside View at a Leader Preparing for International Battle
Deeply disliked at home, the French leader relishes the international stage, where he presents himself as the statesman most equipped to manage a particular former US president. Seven years after their previous encounter, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Case
How did the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, charged with killing their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Global Aid Agency: Not Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent disappointment was not unforeseen.
The Unethical Mid-Century Study on South Asian Mothers
When information about a scientific study in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread shock. But the exact truth of the events is still partially unclear.
The "Genius" of the Online Age
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, two days underground – and showered huge amounts of cash to lucky contestants. But are these videos simply very savvy entertainment – or acts of artistic genius?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is grappling with the reality that their homeland may in the near future cease to exist. The pressing issue is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
One Tragic Case of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. Even then believed his situation could improve. I was devastatingly misplaced.
A International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Defection
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he could hold the secret to who wins the worldwide AI race.
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