While we consider the past year, a curated list of remarkable feature-length articles emerges. These accounts explore complex subjects including political machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly human sagas.
The Puzzling Author and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
An author gained prominence in the 1990s with sharp critiques on power. Whereas numerous of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the country, he still sell vast numbers of books. This prompts a pertinent query: Has he evolved into an defender for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his only way to escape prison was to join the regime military. After 14 long years, his past as one of Assad's soldiers could still put him in mortal danger.
The Bitter Argument Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of fossilised bones in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as radically rewriting the history of our human race. However, some scholars was persuaded. The resulting intense scholarly debate has dominated the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Cult That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was only a young girl when her household became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the shocking scale of mistreatment it had carried out.
The Prime Minister's Curious Record on Human Rights
A great many voters hoped that the prime minister would reaffirm the UK's dedication to international law. However, the performance over the past year has been notably ambiguous.
Shattering a Country's Self-Image
A film tracking a repentant master criminal as she sets up unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras poses complex questions: Is this person really reformed, and is the filmmaker's own methods?
The Man Who Remediates Britain's Darkest Stains
From crime scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and dealt with – everything. In their stickiest hours, families depend on him to restore normalcy.
Can an Famous Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, strained finances and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's leading cultural institution is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its reputation?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Torture of Extreme Pregnancy
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries been without an consistent treatment solution – until potentially now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A militant extremist and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast 35 years ago. Today, his ideology permeate the highest levels of government.
An English Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his keen intellect and impeccable credentials, it's little wonder that wealthy clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to become uneasy.
The Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Capital
An astonishingly wealthy country has become a key actor on the international scene, attempting to broker peace in some of the most intractable conflicts. What are behind this unprecedented endeavor?
An Inside Look at a Leader Preparing for Global Summitry
Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron enjoys the world arena, where he presents himself as the statesman most equipped to manage a particular sitting American leader. Seven years after their previous encounter, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the child of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, charged with the death of their newborn infant?
An Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Not Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was not unforeseen.
The Disturbing 1960s Experiment on South Asian Women
When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread outrage. But the precise story of what happened remains partially contested.
The "Master" of the Online Economy
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and given away enormous amounts of cash to selected participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever clickbait – or acts of artistic genius?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is confronting the possibility that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The critical issue is: Where are they going to go?
One Sorrowful Case of Childhood Homelessness
When I encountered a young boy he was 13 and homeless. Even then hoped his life might improve. I was tragically wrong.
The Global AI Competition and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after living decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he could hold the answers to which nation prevails in the global AI race.
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