As we consider the year gone by, a assortment of exceptional long-form articles stands out. These narratives probe intricate themes including political intrigue and historical revelations to profoundly personal journeys.
A Mysterious Novelist and the Conscience of a Country
An author became known in the 1990s with scathing satires on authoritarianism. While numerous of his literary peers have faced censorship or left the nation, he still sell vast numbers of books. It prompts a pertinent query: Has the author become an apologist for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his only path to escape incarceration was to join the regime military. After 14 years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may now cost him his life.
The Acrimonious Dispute Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The discovery of fossilised bones in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was hailed as completely rewriting the story of our human race. But, some scholars was persuaded. The resulting heated controversy has consumed the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A British Cult That Hid in the Open
One woman was just a young girl when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the appalling scale of mistreatment it had committed.
The Prime Minister's Puzzling Record on Human Rights
Numerous followers anticipated that the prime minister would restore the the nation's dedication to human rights. But, the record over the past year has been curiously ambiguous.
Shattering a Country's Self-Image
A documentary featuring a remorseful fraudster as she sets up unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras asks difficult questions: Is she genuinely changed, and is the filmmaker's true motives?
A Person Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From crime scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and restored – everything. In their darkest hours, individuals turn to him to restore normalcy.
Can an Renowned Museum Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, precarious funding and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's premier cultural institution is in a major crisis. The question remains: Is it possible to restore its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Torture of Severe Condition
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long been without an effective treatment end – up until possibly now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A militant extremist and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast 35 years ago. Today, his ideas permeate the highest levels of the state.
The English Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his sharp mind and flawless reputation, it's little wonder that affluent individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Then they started to get uneasy.
A Tiny Nation That Emerged as the Global Mediation Hub
An astonishingly wealthy country has become a key force on the world stage, striving to broker peace in some of the most intractable disputes. Which factors are driving this ambitious role?
A Close-Up View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle
Deeply disliked at domestically, President Macron thrives on the international stage, where he presents himself as the leader best placed to manage a particular former American leader. Seven years after their previous meeting, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Trial of a Tragic Story
How did the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with killing their newborn infant?
An End of a Major Aid Agency: Not Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent betrayal was far from unforeseen.
A Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When information about a scientific study in the 1960s were revealed, there was immense shock. But the precise nature of what happened is still partially contested.
The "Mozart" of the Attention Economy
He's spent 24 hours in slime, two days buried alive – and given away huge sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these productions simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or acts of daring genius?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is grappling with the possibility that their home may in the near future be submerged. The urgent question is: To where are they going to relocate?
One Sorrowful Story of Youth Destitution
As I met a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still believed his life could turn around. That hope was sadly mistaken.
A International AI Race and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after spending decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he might possess the answers to who wins the worldwide AI race.
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