As we consider the previous year, a curated list of remarkable feature-length articles stands out. These narratives probe complex topics including political intrigue and scientific discoveries to deeply personal sagas.
A Mysterious Writer and the Conscience of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist became known in the post-Soviet era with scathing satires on power. Whereas numerous of his literary peers have encountered censorship or fled the nation, he still move millions of copies. This raises a key query: Has he become an supporter for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Conflict
The account of a young man, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his sole path out of incarceration was to join the government forces. Following fourteen years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might still cost him his life.
A Acrimonious Dispute Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The finding of fossilised bones in the Djurab desert in 2001 was proclaimed as radically changing the story of our human race. However, not everyone was persuaded. The resulting bitter argument has dominated the careers of researchers ever since.
The British Cult That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her family became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the shocking scale of abuse it had perpetrated.
A Statesman's Puzzling Record on Human Rights
A great many voters anticipated that the prime minister would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to human rights. Yet, the track record over the past year has been strikingly ambiguous.
Challenging a Nation's Identity
A documentary featuring a repentant fraudster as she records corrupt individuals with covert recording asks difficult questions: Is she truly changed, and what are the filmmaker's true methods?
The Person Who Remediates Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From crime scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and cleaned – everything. In their darkest times, individuals turn to him to restore order.
Will an Iconic Museum Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, precarious funding and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's number one cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an reliable treatment end – until perhaps now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Government
A militant extremist and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideas permeate the very highest echelons of the state.
An English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret
With his sharp mind and flawless background, it's understandable that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their wealth. Then they started to become uneasy.
The Tiny Nation That Became the Global Mediation Hub
An extremely rich Gulf state has transformed into a significant player on the international scene, attempting to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. What are behind this unprecedented project?
A Close-Up View at a Leader Gearing Up for International Battle
Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader enjoys the world stage, where he presents himself as the leader uniquely positioned to manage a particular former US president. 7 years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the fray.
During the Trial of a Tragic Story
How did the child of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with the death of their newborn infant?
An Dismantling of a Global Aid Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When actions were made to wind down a major US aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent betrayal was far from unexpected.
A Disturbing 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers
When information about a medical experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was immense shock. But the exact story of the procedures is still somewhat unclear.
The "Genius" of the Online Economy
He's endured 24 hours in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and showered vast sums of money to lucky participants. But are these productions simply very savvy entertainment – or works of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the reality that their homeland may soon cease to exist. The urgent question is: Where are they going to relocate?
A Sorrowful Story of Youth Destitution
As I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. Even then thought his situation might improve. That hope was tragically misplaced.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after living half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he might hold the key to who wins the global AI race.
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