While we consider the past year, a curated list of remarkable long-form articles emerges. Such accounts delve into intricate themes ranging from political machinations and scientific revelations to deeply personal stories.
A Puzzling Writer and the Soul of a Country
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the nineties with scathing satires on authoritarianism. Whereas several of his literary peers have faced censorship or fled the country, he still sell millions of books. This poses a key question: Has he turned into an supporter for the regime?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Civil War
The story of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his sole way out of prison was to enlist in the government forces. After 14 years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might now put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Argument Over Our Ancient Beginnings
The finding of fossilised bones in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was hailed as completely changing the narrative of our human race. However, a faction was convinced. The subsequent bitter scholarly debate has taken over the lives of scholars ever since.
A UK Cult That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her household joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the disturbing breadth of exploitation it had committed.
A Prime Minister's Unexpected Record on International Law
Numerous followers expected that the prime minister would restore the UK's dedication to international law. However, the performance over the past year has been strikingly inconsistent.
Challenging a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary featuring a remorseful master criminal as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras raises difficult queries: Is this person truly reformed, and is the filmmaker's own methods?
A Man Who Cleans the UK's Most Difficult Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and cleaned – everything. In their most challenging hours, families depend on him to restore order.
Will an Renowned Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, precarious funding and the exposure of an internal thief, the UK's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it restore its reputation?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Severe Pregnancy
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has long lacked an effective medical solution – until perhaps now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent extremist and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a political outcast 35 years ago. Today, his teachings permeate the highest echelons of government.
The English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his brilliant intellect and sterling credentials, it's no surprise that high-net-worth individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to become wary.
A Small Nation That Became the World's Diplomatic Center
An astonishingly rich country has transformed into a key actor on the world stage, striving to solve some of the most long-standing conflicts. Which factors are fueling this unprecedented endeavor?
A Inside Look at a President Preparing for Global Summitry
Deeply disliked at domestically, the French leader enjoys the world stage, where he presents himself as the statesman best placed to deal with a certain former US president. 7 years after their last encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for battle.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Case
How did the child of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with killing their two-week-old infant?
An End of a Major Aid Agency: Far From Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest letdown was not unexpected.
The Shocking 1960s Experiment on Indian Mothers
When information about a medical study in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread shock. But the exact nature of what happened is still partially unclear.
The "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and given away vast sums of money to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of daring brilliance?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Rising Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the reality that their islands may soon be submerged. The urgent issue is: Where are they going to relocate?
A Sorrowful Case of Childhood Homelessness
When I met a young boy he was 13 and without a home. Even then hoped his life might turn around. That hope was sadly wrong.
A International AI Race and a Key Defection
In 2020, after spending decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he might hold the answers to which nation wins the global AI race.
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