While we consider the previous year, a curated list of outstanding feature-length articles stands out. Such accounts explore multifaceted subjects ranging from geopolitical intrigue and historical discoveries to deeply human stories.
A Enigmatic Author and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the nineties with biting critiques on autocratic rule. Whereas several of his literary contemporaries have faced suppression or left the nation, he continues to move millions of copies. This poses a pertinent query: Has the author evolved into an apologist for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Conflict
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his only path out of incarceration was to enlist in the government forces. After 14 years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters may still put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Dispute Over Our Ancient Origins
The finding of fossilised remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was hailed as radically rewriting the story of our species. However, some scholars was in agreement. The subsequent intense argument has taken over the careers of researchers ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Operated in the Open
One woman was only a child when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the appalling extent of mistreatment it had committed.
A Prime Minister's Curious Record on Human Rights
Many voters anticipated that the prime minister would restore the the nation's dedication to human rights. However, the performance over the past year has been curiously inconsistent.
Shattering a Country's Myth
A film following a repentant master criminal as she ensnares corrupt individuals with covert recording poses thorny queries: Is she genuinely reformed, and what are the director's true methods?
The Person Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and cleaned – everything. In their most challenging hours, families turn to him to restore order.
Will an Iconic Museum Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Beset by restitution claims, difficult finances and the revelation of an internal thief, the UK's number one museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to restore its reputation?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Torture of Extreme Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries lacked an consistent treatment remedy – until potentially now.
A Legacy of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A violent fanatic and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideology influence the very highest levels of government.
An English Professional With a Fraudulent Secret
With his sharp intellect and flawless credentials, it's little wonder that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their assets. Then they began to get uneasy.
A Tiny State That Became the Global Mediation Capital
An astonishingly wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a significant actor on the world stage, striving to solve some of the most intractable disputes. What are fueling this ambitious role?
An Close-Up View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle
Deeply unpopular at domestically, President Macron enjoys the international stage, where he positions himself as the leader most equipped to handle a particular former US president. Seven years after their previous meeting, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old baby?
The Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Far From Widespread Regret
When actions were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the world were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was far from unexpected.
A Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Women
When information about a medical study in the sixties came to light, there was widespread shock. But the full story of what happened is still somewhat contested.
A "Mozart" of the Online Age
He's endured 24 hours in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed huge sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these videos simply very savvy clickbait – or acts of avant garde genius?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's people is grappling with the possibility that their home may soon be submerged. The pressing question is: To where are they going to go?
One Sorrowful Story of Youth Homelessness
As I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then hoped his life might improve. I was sadly wrong.
The International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Move
In 2020, after living half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he might possess the key to which nation prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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