As we look back on the previous year, a selection of outstanding feature-length articles stands out. These narratives probe complex themes from geopolitical machinations and historical discoveries to profoundly personal sagas.
A Enigmatic Author and the Conscience of a Nation
Victor Pelevin became known in the nineties with scathing satires on autocratic rule. Although many of his literary peers have encountered censorship or left the country, he still move millions of copies. This poses a key query: Has he turned into an defender for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Conflict
The tale of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his only way to escape prison was to enlist in the government forces. After fourteen long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might still cost him his life.
A Acrimonious Argument Over Our Ancient Beginnings
The finding of fossilised remains in the Djurab sands in 2001 was heralded as completely rewriting the history of our human race. But, some scholars was convinced. The ensuing heated argument has taken over the careers of scholars ever since.
A British Cult That Operated in the Open
One woman was only a young girl when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in uncover the disturbing scale of exploitation it had carried out.
A Statesman's Curious Stance on Human Rights
Many voters expected that the prime minister would renew the the nation's commitment to human rights. However, the record over the first year in office has been strikingly inconsistent.
Breaking a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary following a repentant fraudster as she ensnares unscrupulous clients with covert recording asks complex questions: Is she truly reformed, and what are the filmmaker's own motives?
A Man Who Cleans the UK's Darkest Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – it all. In their darkest moments, people rely on him to bring back order.
Will an Renowned Museum Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, strained funding and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's number one museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Is it possible to salvage its legacy?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Severe Condition
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries been without an reliable medical solution – until potentially now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent extremist and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideology permeate the uppermost echelons of government.
An English Gentleman With a Crooked Secret
With his sharp intellect and sterling background, it's little wonder that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their assets. Until they began to become suspicious.
The Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Mediation Hub
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has become a key player on the international scene, working to broker peace in some of the most intractable disputes. Which factors are driving this ambitious endeavor?
An Close-Up Look at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Extremely disliked at home, the French leader relishes the world arena, where he positions himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a certain sitting US president. Seven years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Trial of a Tragic Case
How did the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with the death of their newborn infant?
An Dismantling of a Major Aid Agency: Far From Universal Regret
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the globe were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was far from unforeseen.
A Shocking 1960s Experiment on Indian Women
When details about a scientific study in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread shock. But the exact story of the events remains somewhat shrouded.
A "Master" of the Online Age
He's spent 24 hours in slime, 48 hours underground – and showered enormous sums of money to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply very clever clickbait – or acts of avant garde genius?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is facing the possibility that their homeland may soon become uninhabitable. The pressing question is: To where are they going to go?
One Tragic Story of Youth Destitution
When I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. Even then thought his life could change for the better. That hope was sadly mistaken.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Crucial Defection
In 2020, after living decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he may hold the secret to which nation wins the worldwide AI race.
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