Upon consider the year gone by, a curated list of remarkable feature-length articles stands out. Such narratives explore intricate themes ranging from geopolitical intrigue and historical revelations to profoundly personal sagas.
A Mysterious Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Country
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the nineties with sharp satires on authoritarianism. Although several of his literary peers have faced suppression or left the nation, he continues to sell millions of books. It prompts a pressing question: Has the author become an defender for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Conflict
The story of Mustafa, who at 18 was told that his sole path out of prison was to enlist in the regime forces. Following 14 years, his history as one of Assad's soldiers may now cost him his life.
The Bitter Argument Over Our Ancient Beginnings
The discovery of ancient remains in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was hailed as fundamentally changing the narrative of our species. But, a faction was convinced. The resulting bitter controversy has taken over the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A British Sect That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in uncover the appalling extent of exploitation it had perpetrated.
A Prime Minister's Unexpected Stance on International Law
Many supporters expected that the prime minister would renew the Britain's dedication to international law. But, the performance over the first year in office has been curiously ambiguous.
Shattering a Country's Identity
A documentary featuring a remorseful fraudster as she records unscrupulous clients with covert recording asks complex queries: Is she truly reformed, and is the filmmaker's own methods?
A Man Who Remediates Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and cleaned – it all. In their most challenging times, individuals rely on him to restore normalcy.
Will an Famous Institution Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Beset by colonial controversy, strained finances and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's premier cultural institution is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Torture of Extreme Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries lacked an reliable medical remedy – until possibly now.
The Spectre of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A militant extremist and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideas influence the uppermost levels of the state.
The English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his sharp intellect and impeccable credentials, it's understandable that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their assets. Until they began to become uneasy.
The Small State That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Hub
An astonishingly rich country has transformed into a major force on the international scene, striving to solve some of the most complex conflicts. What are driving this unprecedented endeavor?
An Close-Up View at a President Gearing Up for International Summitry
Deeply unpopular at home, President Macron thrives on the international stage, where he projects himself as the statesman best placed to manage a particular sitting 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
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with the death of their newborn baby?
An End of a Major Development Agency: Not Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.
The Unethical 1960s Study on Indian Mothers
When details about a scientific study in the sixties became public, there was widespread anxiety. But the exact story of the events is still somewhat shrouded.
A "Master" of the Attention Age
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed enormous sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply very savvy clickbait – or acts of avant garde brilliance?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is confronting the reality that their islands may in the near future become uninhabitable. The urgent question is: To where are they going to go?
A Heartbreaking Story of Youth Homelessness
As I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. I still believed his situation might turn around. I was sadly mistaken.
A International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Move
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he might hold the key to who prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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