While we reflect on the past year, a assortment of remarkable long-form pieces emerges. Such narratives explore complex subjects from geopolitical intrigue and scientific revelations to deeply personal stories.
The Puzzling Novelist and the Conscience of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with sharp critiques on authoritarianism. Although many of his literary contemporaries have faced suppression or left the country, he continues to move vast numbers of books. It raises a pertinent query: Has the author evolved into an defender for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Devastating Conflict
The tale of a young man, who at 18 was told that his only route out of incarceration was to enlist in the government forces. Following 14 years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters could now put him in mortal danger.
A Bitter Argument Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The finding of ancient bones in the Chadian desert in 2001 was hailed as fundamentally re-writing the history of our human race. However, some scholars was persuaded. The ensuing bitter argument has consumed the lives of researchers ever since.
A British Cult That Operated in the Open
One woman was just a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in reveal the appalling extent of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
A Prime Minister's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights
Numerous followers hoped that the former human rights lawyer would restore the Britain's dedication to human rights. But, the performance over the first year in office has been curiously inconsistent.
Breaking a Nation's Myth
A film featuring a repentant con artist as she sets up corrupt clients with hidden cameras asks complex questions: Is this person genuinely changed, and is the director's own motives?
The Person Who Cleans Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their darkest times, individuals turn to him to restore normalcy.
Will an Iconic Institution Survive an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by restitution claims, strained finances and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's number one museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Extreme Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long lacked an consistent treatment end – until perhaps now.
The Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A violent fanatic and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideology influence the uppermost echelons of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Dishonest Secret
With his keen intellect and flawless background, it's no surprise that affluent clients trusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to get wary.
The Tiny State That Emerged as the Global Mediation Hub
An extremely wealthy country has become a key player on the international scene, striving to solve some of the most long-standing conflicts. Which factors are behind this ambitious endeavor?
An Inside Look at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Extremely unpopular at domestically, the French leader thrives on the international arena, where he positions himself as the leader most equipped to manage a certain former US president. Seven years after their previous meeting, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the child of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old baby?
An End of a Global Development Agency: Far From Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was far from unforeseen.
A Unethical Mid-Century Study on Indian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was immense anxiety. But the full truth of what happened is still partially unclear.
The "Master" of the Attention Age
He's spent 24 hours in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed enormous sums of money to lucky contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or works of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the prospect that their homeland may in the near future be submerged. The urgent question is: To where are they supposed to go?
One Tragic Case of Youth Destitution
When I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then thought his life might improve. That hope was devastatingly mistaken.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Defection
In 2020, after spending decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Now, he could possess the secret to which nation prevails in the global AI race.
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