While we consider the year gone by, a assortment of remarkable long-form pieces emerges. These narratives probe complex themes from political machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly personal stories.
A Enigmatic Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist gained prominence in the 1990s with biting critiques on power. Although numerous of his writer peers have encountered suppression or left the nation, he continues to sell millions of books. It raises a pressing question: Has he become an supporter for the regime?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The story of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his only route out of incarceration was to join the government forces. After fourteen years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters might now put him in mortal danger.
The Fierce Feud Over Our Earliest Origins
The unearthing of ancient bones in the Chadian sands in 2001 was heralded as fundamentally re-writing the history of our human race. Yet, a faction was persuaded. The ensuing bitter scholarly debate has consumed the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Cult That Operated in the Open
One woman was only a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped reveal the appalling breadth of exploitation it had carried out.
A Prime Minister's Curious Record on Human Rights
Numerous voters expected that the former human rights lawyer would restore the UK's dedication to human rights. Yet, the record over the past year has been curiously mixed.
Breaking a Nation's Self-Image
A film featuring a remorseful con artist as she sets up corrupt clients with hidden cameras poses thorny queries: Is this person truly reformed, and what are the director's own methods?
A Man Who Remediates the UK's Darkest Scenes
From crime scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and restored – it all. In their stickiest hours, individuals rely on him to bring back order.
Can an Renowned Institution Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by restitution claims, strained funding and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to restore its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Severe Pregnancy
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has long been without an consistent treatment remedy – up until potentially now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Government
A militant extremist and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his teachings influence the highest levels of the state.
The English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret
With his sharp mind and sterling background, it's little wonder that affluent individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to get wary.
A Tiny State That Became the Global Diplomatic Hub
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a key actor on the world stage, working to mediate some of the most long-standing disputes. What are behind this ambitious project?
An Close-Up View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle
Deeply disliked at domestically, the French leader enjoys the world stage, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to deal with a particular sitting American leader. 7 years after their last meeting, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the child of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with killing their newborn infant?
An Dismantling of a Major Aid Agency: Far From Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a major US aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.
A Shocking Mid-Century Study on South Asian Women
When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s became public, there was widespread anxiety. But the exact truth of the procedures remains partially unclear.
A "Master" of the Online Age
He's endured 24 hours in slime, 48 hours underground – and distributed enormous amounts of cash to selected participants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever clickbait – or acts of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is facing the prospect that their homeland may soon be submerged. The urgent issue is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered a young boy he was 13 and homeless. Even then thought his life could turn around. I was tragically mistaken.
The International AI Race and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after living decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he may hold the key to who wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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