While we look back on the year gone by, a curated list of exceptional long-form articles stands out. Such accounts delve into multifaceted subjects including geopolitical machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly personal sagas.
The Puzzling Writer and the Conscience of a Country
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the 1990s with sharp critiques on power. Whereas numerous of his writer contemporaries have faced censorship or left the nation, he still move millions of books. It poses a key question: Has the author evolved into an supporter for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Civil War
The story of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his sole path out of prison was to enlist in the regime military. After 14 long years, his past as one of Assad's soldiers might still cost him his life.
A Bitter Argument Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The discovery of ancient bones in the Chadian sands in 2001 was proclaimed as fundamentally changing the story of our species. But, a faction was in agreement. The resulting bitter scholarly debate has dominated the careers of scholars ever since.
A British Cult That Hid in the Open
One woman was only a young girl when her household became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the shocking breadth of exploitation it had carried out.
The Prime Minister's Curious Record on Human Rights
A great many voters expected that the prime minister would renew the the nation's commitment to international law. However, the record over the first year in office has been curiously ambiguous.
Breaking a Nation's Self-Image
A film tracking a remorseful master criminal as she ensnares corrupt clients with covert recording asks complex questions: Is this person genuinely changed, and is the director's true methods?
A Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and cleaned – everything. In their darkest moments, families rely on him to restore order.
Will an Famous Institution Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, difficult finances and the discovery of an internal thief, Britain's number one cultural institution is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Is it possible to repair its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Torture of Extreme Pregnancy
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries been without an reliable medical remedy – up until perhaps now.
The Legacy of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A violent extremist and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a political pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideology permeate the highest levels of the state.
The British Professional With a Dishonest Side
With his brilliant mind and sterling reputation, it's understandable that wealthy clients trusted him with their assets. Until they began to get suspicious.
A Small Nation That Emerged as the Global Mediation Capital
An extremely wealthy country has become a significant force on the world stage, working to mediate some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are behind this unprecedented project?
An Inside Look at a Leader Preparing for International Battle
Extremely unpopular at domestically, President Macron relishes the world stage, where he presents himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to handle a certain former American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Case
What led to the child of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with killing their newborn baby?
The Dismantling of a Global Aid Agency: Not Universal Regret
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was far from unforeseen.
A Disturbing 1960s Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When details about a medical study in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread outrage. But the exact story of what happened is still partially unclear.
A "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days underground – and distributed enormous sums of money to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply very clever clickbait – or acts of daring genius?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's population is confronting the prospect that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The pressing issue is: To where are they going to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Homelessness
As I met a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still thought his situation might change for the better. That hope was devastatingly mistaken.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Defection
In 2020, after spending decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he could possess the secret to who wins the global technological rivalry.
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