Upon look back on the previous year, a curated list of exceptional long-form articles stands out. Such pieces delve into multifaceted topics including geopolitical intrigue and scientific revelations to profoundly personal sagas.
The Puzzling Novelist and the Conscience of a Country
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the nineties with sharp satires on autocratic rule. While numerous of his writer peers have encountered censorship or fled the nation, he continues to move vast numbers of copies. This poses a pressing query: Has the author evolved into an defender for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The account of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his sole route to escape prison was to join the government military. After fourteen years, his history as one of Assad's soldiers may still cost him his life.
The Acrimonious Argument Over Our Earliest Origins
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in 2001 was hailed as radically re-writing the history of our human race. Yet, a faction was convinced. The subsequent heated controversy has dominated the lives of scholars ever since.
The 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 reveal the shocking scale of abuse it had carried out.
A Prime Minister's Unexpected Stance on International Law
Many voters hoped that the prime minister would reaffirm the Britain's commitment to international law. However, the record over the past year has been strikingly ambiguous.
Challenging a Country's Self-Image
A film tracking a remorseful master criminal as she records corrupt individuals with hidden cameras raises thorny queries: Is she really changed, and what are the filmmaker's true methods?
A Person Who Remediates the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and cleaned – it all. In their most challenging times, families turn to him to restore normalcy.
Will an Famous Institution Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by restitution claims, precarious funding and the revelation of an insider theft, the UK's leading cultural institution is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it restore its reputation?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Extreme Pregnancy
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries been without an effective medical remedy – until perhaps now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Modern Government
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideas shape the very highest levels of the state.
The British Professional With a Dishonest Side
With his keen mind and flawless reputation, it's no surprise that affluent individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to become uneasy.
The Small State That Became the Global Diplomatic Hub
An extremely wealthy country has transformed into a major player on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most complex disputes. What are behind this ambitious project?
An Inside Look at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle
Deeply disliked at home, President Macron relishes the international arena, where he projects himself as the leader uniquely positioned to handle a certain sitting American leader. Seven years after their previous meeting, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the child of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with killing their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was not unexpected.
A Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Women
When information about a scientific experiment in the 1960s became public, there was widespread outrage. But the full nature of what happened remains partially contested.
The "Master" of the Online Age
He's endured 24 hours in slime, 48 hours underground – and distributed vast amounts of money to selected participants. But are these productions simply very savvy entertainment – or works of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Rising Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is facing the reality that their home may soon be submerged. The urgent question is: To where are they supposed to go?
One Sorrowful Case of Childhood Destitution
As I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then believed his situation could improve. That hope was devastatingly mistaken.
The International AI Competition and a Key Move
In the recent past, after living half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he may possess the secret to which nation prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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