Upon reflect on the year gone by, a selection of outstanding feature-length articles emerges. Such accounts explore complex themes including geopolitical machinations and historical discoveries to profoundly personal journeys.
The Enigmatic Novelist and the Conscience of a Nation
Victor Pelevin became known in the 1990s with scathing critiques on autocratic rule. Whereas many of his writer peers have faced censorship or fled the nation, he continues to move millions of books. It poses a key question: Has he turned into an apologist for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his only route out of incarceration was to join the government forces. After 14 years, his past as one of Assad's fighters may still get him killed.
The Bitter Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The finding of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in 2001 was heralded as completely rewriting the history of our species. But, not everyone was in agreement. The ensuing bitter argument has dominated the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The British Cult That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the appalling scale of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
The Prime Minister's Puzzling Record on International Law
A great many followers anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would restore the Britain's dedication to human rights. However, the performance over the first year in office has been strikingly inconsistent.
Breaking a Nation's Identity
A documentary featuring a repentant con artist as she ensnares unscrupulous clients with covert recording asks difficult queries: Is she really changed, and what are the filmmaker's own methods?
The Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Darkest Scenes
From murder scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and cleaned – it all. In their most challenging moments, individuals rely on him to bring back order.
Can an Famous Institution Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, strained finances and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's premier museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it repair its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Torture of Extreme Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries lacked an consistent treatment solution – up until perhaps now.
A Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A militant extremist and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his teachings influence the highest echelons of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret
With his brilliant mind and flawless credentials, it's understandable that affluent clients trusted him with their wealth. Then they began to get wary.
A Tiny Nation That Emerged as the Global Mediation Center
An incredibly rich Gulf state has transformed into a major actor on the international scene, working to mediate some of the most intractable disputes. Which factors are driving this ambitious endeavor?
An Inside Look at a President Preparing for Global Summitry
Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader enjoys the international arena, where he presents himself as the statesman most equipped to manage a certain former US president. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Trial of a Tragic Case
What led to the child of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old infant?
The End of a Global Development Organization: Far From Universal Mourning
When actions were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was far from unforeseen.
The Shocking 1960s Study on South Asian Women
When details about a medical experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was immense outrage. But the full truth of what happened remains somewhat unclear.
The "Master" of the Attention Age
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and given away huge sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these productions simply very savvy clickbait – or works of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's population is facing the possibility that their homeland may soon be submerged. The critical issue is: To where are they going to relocate?
One Sorrowful Case of Childhood Destitution
When I encountered Craig he was thirteen and homeless. I still believed his life could improve. I was devastatingly misplaced.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Move
In the recent past, after living decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he could hold the secret to who wins the global AI race.
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