As we reflect on the year gone by, a assortment of exceptional long-form articles shines. These pieces explore intricate topics including political intrigue and scientific revelations to profoundly human journeys.
The Puzzling Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the nineties with biting commentaries on authoritarianism. Whereas several of his writer contemporaries have faced suppression or fled the country, he continues to sell vast numbers of copies. This prompts a key query: Has he evolved into an apologist for the establishment?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his only way to escape prison was to join the regime forces. After fourteen long years, his history as one of Assad's soldiers might still cost him his life.
A Bitter Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The finding of ancient remains in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was hailed as completely changing the story of our human race. But, some scholars was persuaded. The ensuing bitter argument has taken over the careers of scholars ever since.
A British Cult That Operated in the Open
One woman was only a child when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in uncover the shocking breadth of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
A Leader's Unexpected Stance on International Law
A great many followers hoped that the prime minister would restore the the nation's dedication to human rights. Yet, the record over the past year has been curiously inconsistent.
Challenging a Country's Myth
A documentary tracking a repentant con artist as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras poses complex questions: Is she genuinely changed, and what are the filmmaker's own methods?
The Person Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and restored – it all. In their stickiest hours, people turn to him to restore normalcy.
Can an Famous Institution Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, strained funding and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it restore its legacy?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Extreme Pregnancy
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries lacked an reliable treatment end – up until possibly now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideas permeate the highest levels of government.
An English Gentleman With a Dishonest Side
With his brilliant intellect and impeccable background, it's understandable that high-net-worth individuals trusted him with their wealth. Until they started to become suspicious.
The Small State That Emerged as the World's Mediation Center
An astonishingly wealthy country has become a key force on the international scene, working to solve some of the most intractable disputes. Which factors are fueling this ambitious project?
An Inside View at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Extremely unpopular at home, President Macron thrives on the world stage, where he presents himself as the leader best placed to handle a certain former US president. Seven years after their previous encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the summit.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Case
How did the child of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her companion, charged with the death of their two-week-old baby?
An End of a Major Development Agency: Not Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was far from unforeseen.
The Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Women
When details about a scientific experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread outrage. But the exact story of the procedures remains somewhat unclear.
The "Genius" of the Online Age
He's spent 24 hours in slime, two days underground – and showered vast sums of money to lucky participants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever entertainment – or works of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is facing the possibility that their homeland may soon become uninhabitable. The critical issue is: Where are they going to go?
One Sorrowful Case of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered a young boy he was 13 and without a home. Even then thought his situation might improve. I was devastatingly mistaken.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Move
In the recent past, after spending decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Today, he could possess the key to which nation wins the global AI race.
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