Upon reflect on the past year, a assortment of exceptional long-form articles emerges. These pieces explore intricate subjects from geopolitical machinations and historical discoveries to profoundly personal sagas.
A Mysterious Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Country
A certain Russian novelist became known in the nineties with scathing commentaries on power. Although many of his literary contemporaries have faced suppression or fled the nation, he still move millions of books. This raises a pressing query: Has he evolved into an supporter for the regime?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The story of Mustafa, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his sole path to escape incarceration was to join the government forces. After fourteen long years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's fighters could still cost him his life.
A Bitter Argument Over Our Ancient Beginnings
The discovery of ancient bones in the Djurab sands in 2001 was proclaimed as radically re-writing the story of our human race. However, not everyone was in agreement. The subsequent intense argument has consumed the lives of scholars ever since.
A British Religious Group That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her family joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the disturbing breadth of mistreatment it had carried out.
A Prime Minister's Curious Stance on International Law
Many followers hoped that the former human rights lawyer would renew the the nation's dedication to international law. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been curiously inconsistent.
Breaking a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary tracking a remorseful fraudster as she records corrupt individuals with covert recording poses difficult questions: Is this person really changed, and is the filmmaker's own methods?
A Person Who Cleans the UK's Most Difficult Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and cleaned – everything. In their stickiest hours, people depend on him to bring back peace.
Can an Renowned Museum Survive an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by debates over its collection, precarious funding and the revelation of an insider theft, the UK's number one cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it repair its reputation?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Torture of Extreme Pregnancy
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has long lacked an consistent medical end – until potentially now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent extremist and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideology influence the highest levels of government.
An British Gentleman With a Dishonest Side
With his sharp intellect and sterling reputation, it's understandable that wealthy clients trusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to get uneasy.
A Small Nation That Became the World's Mediation Center
An astonishingly rich country has transformed into a significant actor on the international scene, working to mediate some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are driving this ambitious role?
A Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for International Summitry
Extremely unpopular at home, President Macron thrives on the international arena, where he presents himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to deal with a particular sitting US president. Seven years after their previous meeting, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for battle.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old infant?
The End of a Major Development Agency: Far From Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was not unexpected.
The Disturbing 1960s Study on South Asian Women
When information about a scientific experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was immense shock. But the exact story of the events is still somewhat shrouded.
A "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and distributed huge sums of money to lucky contestants. But are these productions simply very savvy clickbait – or acts of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's population is facing the possibility that their home may in the near future be submerged. The critical issue is: To where are they going to go?
One Sorrowful Story of Childhood Destitution
When I met Craig he was 13 and homeless. I still hoped his life could turn around. I was sadly mistaken.
A International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Pivotal Move
In 2020, after living half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Now, he could hold the answers to which nation wins the global AI race.
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