Upon look back on the past year, a assortment of exceptional feature-length articles stands out. These accounts explore multifaceted topics from geopolitical intrigue and historical revelations to deeply human stories.
A Mysterious Author and the Conscience of a Nation
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the nineties with scathing critiques on autocratic rule. Whereas several of his literary contemporaries have encountered censorship or fled the country, he still move vast numbers of copies. It poses a pertinent query: Has he turned into an apologist for the regime?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his only way out of prison was to enlist in the government military. After fourteen long years, his history as one of Assad's fighters could now put him in mortal danger.
The Bitter Argument Over Our Ancient Origins
The unearthing of fossilised bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was hailed as completely re-writing the narrative of our species. Yet, not everyone was convinced. The ensuing bitter argument has consumed the lives of researchers ever since.
A British Religious Group That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was only a child when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the shocking extent of mistreatment it had committed.
A Statesman's Curious Record on International Law
Numerous followers anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the the nation's commitment to international law. However, the track record over the past year has been curiously mixed.
Shattering a Nation's Self-Image
A film tracking a remorseful con artist as she records corrupt clients with hidden cameras asks difficult queries: Is this person genuinely a new person, and what are the filmmaker's own intentions?
A Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Difficult Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their darkest hours, families rely on him to restore order.
Can an Famous Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by colonial controversy, difficult funding and the discovery of an internal thief, Britain's leading cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it repair its reputation?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Extreme Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an reliable treatment solution – until possibly now.
A Legacy of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. Now, his teachings shape the highest echelons of government.
The English Professional With a Crooked Side
With his keen mind and impeccable credentials, it's little wonder that affluent individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to get wary.
The Tiny Nation That Became the World's Mediation Center
An astonishingly wealthy country has become a significant actor on the international scene, striving to broker peace in some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are fueling this ambitious project?
A Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle
Extremely disliked at domestically, the French leader enjoys the world arena, where he projects himself as the leader uniquely positioned to handle a certain sitting US president. 7 years after their previous meeting, a writer joined him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with killing their newborn infant?
An End of a Global Development Agency: Far From Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to wind down a major US aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was not unforeseen.
The Shocking 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers
When information about a medical study in the sixties became public, there was widespread outrage. But the full story of the events is still partially unclear.
The "Mozart" of the Online Age
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and given away huge sums of cash to selected participants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of daring genius?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's population is grappling with the prospect that their home may soon be submerged. The critical issue is: Where are they going to relocate?
One Sorrowful Case of Youth Homelessness
When I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then believed his situation might turn around. I was devastatingly misplaced.
A International AI Race and a Key Move
In 2020, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he could possess the key to which nation wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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