Upon consider the year gone by, a selection of remarkable feature-length articles stands out. Such pieces delve into complex topics including political machinations and scientific revelations to deeply human journeys.
A Mysterious Writer and the Soul of a Nation
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the 1990s with scathing critiques on power. While many of his writer peers have encountered censorship or left the nation, he still move vast numbers of books. It raises a pertinent question: Has he evolved into an supporter for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole path out of incarceration was to enlist in the regime forces. Following fourteen years, his history as one of Assad's soldiers might now cost him his life.
A Fierce Argument Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The unearthing of fossilised bones in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was heralded as completely re-writing the narrative of our human race. But, some scholars was persuaded. The ensuing intense controversy has taken over the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Cult That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her household became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she helped expose the disturbing scale of mistreatment it had committed.
A Prime Minister's Puzzling Stance on International Law
Many voters expected that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's commitment to international law. But, the track record over the past year has been curiously mixed.
Shattering a Nation's Identity
A documentary following a repentant fraudster as she sets up unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras poses difficult queries: Is this person really changed, and what are the director's own methods?
A Person Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and restored – everything. In their stickiest times, individuals depend on him to bring back peace.
Will an Iconic Museum Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by restitution claims, difficult funding and the exposure of an internal thief, Britain's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it salvage its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Extreme Pregnancy
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries lacked an consistent medical remedy – until perhaps now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A militant fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political pariah 35 years ago. Now, his teachings influence the uppermost levels of the state.
The British Professional With a Dishonest Side
With his brilliant intellect and sterling reputation, it's understandable that affluent individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to become uneasy.
A Tiny Nation That Became the World's Diplomatic Center
An incredibly wealthy country has become a key player on the international scene, working to solve some of the most complex disputes. What are behind this unprecedented project?
An Inside Look at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle
Deeply unpopular at domestically, the French leader enjoys the international stage, where he positions himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a particular sitting American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Story
How did the child of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with killing their two-week-old infant?
The End of a Global Aid Organization: Not Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was not unexpected.
A Disturbing 1960s Experiment on Indian Mothers
When information about a scientific study in the sixties came to light, there was immense outrage. But the precise story of the events remains partially shrouded.
A "Mozart" of the Online Age
He's spent 24 hours in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and given away vast sums of money to selected participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever clickbait – or acts of artistic brilliance?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is facing the prospect that their islands may in the near future be submerged. The critical question is: Where are they going to go?
One Sorrowful Story of Youth Destitution
As I met a young boy he was 13 and without a home. I still thought his life could improve. I was devastatingly mistaken.
A International AI Race and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after living decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he could hold the secret to who prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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