While we consider the past year, a assortment of exceptional feature-length articles shines. Such accounts probe intricate subjects ranging from geopolitical intrigue and scientific discoveries to profoundly personal stories.
A Enigmatic Novelist and the Conscience of a Country
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the 1990s with scathing commentaries on autocratic rule. Whereas numerous of his literary peers have encountered suppression or left the country, he still move vast numbers of copies. It prompts a pertinent question: Has he turned into an defender for the Kremlin?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The story of a young man, who at 18 was told that his only route out of prison was to join the government forces. Following 14 long years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers may still get him killed.
A Fierce Dispute Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of ancient remains in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as completely rewriting the history of our species. But, some scholars was in agreement. The subsequent bitter argument has consumed the careers of researchers ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was just a young girl when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped expose the disturbing scale of mistreatment it had committed.
The Prime Minister's Puzzling Record on Human Rights
A great many voters expected that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's dedication to human rights. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been strikingly mixed.
Shattering a Country's Self-Image
A documentary featuring a repentant master criminal as she ensnares unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras raises thorny questions: Is this person truly reformed, and what are the director's own motives?
A Man Who Remediates the UK's Darkest Scenes
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – it all. In their darkest times, people depend on him to restore order.
Can an Iconic Museum Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by restitution claims, difficult funding and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's leading cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Extreme Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries lacked an consistent treatment solution – until potentially now.
The Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his teachings influence the very highest levels of government.
The English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his keen intellect and impeccable reputation, it's little wonder that wealthy clients entrusted him with their wealth. Until they started to become suspicious.
The Small Nation That Became the Global Mediation Hub
An astonishingly wealthy Gulf state has become a major force on the world stage, striving to broker peace in some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are behind this ambitious endeavor?
A Inside View at a President Gearing Up for International Battle
Deeply unpopular at domestically, the French leader thrives on the world stage, where he presents himself as the statesman most equipped to manage a certain former American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist joined him as he prepared for battle.
During the Trial of a Tragic Story
What led to the child of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with the death of their newborn baby?
The Dismantling of a Global Aid Agency: Far From Universal Regret
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.
The Shocking Mid-Century Study on Indian Mothers
When details about a medical experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread outrage. But the exact nature of what happened remains somewhat contested.
The "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's spent 24 hours in slime, two days underground – and given away huge amounts of money to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or acts of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's population is facing the prospect that their home may soon become uninhabitable. The urgent issue is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
A Sorrowful Story of Youth Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then hoped his situation could turn around. I was sadly wrong.
The Global AI Competition and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after living decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he might hold the key to which nation prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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