While we reflect on the past year, a selection of remarkable feature-length articles stands out. These pieces delve into multifaceted topics from political intrigue and historical revelations to profoundly human sagas.
The Enigmatic Author and the Moral Fabric of a Country
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the 1990s with sharp commentaries on power. Whereas several of his literary peers have encountered suppression or left the nation, he continues to move millions of copies. This prompts a pressing query: Has the author turned into an supporter for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Conflict
The story of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his only route out of incarceration was to join the regime forces. Following fourteen long years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may still cost him his life.
The Bitter Argument Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The unearthing of ancient bones in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was hailed as completely re-writing the history of our human race. However, not everyone was convinced. The resulting intense argument has dominated the careers of researchers ever since.
A UK Sect That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the shocking scale of abuse it had perpetrated.
A Statesman's Curious Record on Human Rights
A great many voters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would renew the Britain's commitment to international law. But, the track record over the past year has been notably inconsistent.
Challenging a Nation's Myth
A documentary tracking a repentant con artist as she records unscrupulous individuals with covert recording poses difficult questions: Is this person really changed, and is the director's own methods?
The Person Who Cleans the UK's Most Difficult Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has seen – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging hours, families rely on him to bring back peace.
Can an Renowned Institution Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, difficult funding and the revelation of an insider theft, the UK's number one museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its standing?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Agony of Severe Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries lacked an reliable treatment solution – up until possibly now.
A Legacy of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A violent extremist and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a political pariah 35 years ago. Now, his ideology permeate the very highest echelons of the state.
The English Professional With a Dishonest Side
With his keen mind and impeccable credentials, it's no surprise that affluent individuals trusted him with their wealth. Until they began to become wary.
The Tiny State That Became the Global Mediation Hub
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has become a major actor on the international scene, working to mediate some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are behind this unprecedented role?
A Close-Up Look at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply unpopular at domestically, the French leader enjoys the international stage, where he positions himself as the leader most equipped to manage a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he prepared for the summit.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old baby?
The Dismantling of a Major Development Organization: Far From Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was far from unforeseen.
The Unethical Mid-Century Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a scientific study in the sixties became public, there was widespread outrage. But the full nature of the events remains partially shrouded.
The "Mozart" of the Online Age
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and given away vast amounts of money to selected contestants. But are these productions simply very savvy clickbait – or works of artistic brilliance?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's population is facing the possibility that their islands may soon be submerged. The pressing issue is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
One Sorrowful Case of Childhood Destitution
When I met a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. I still believed his life might improve. That hope was tragically misplaced.
A International AI Race and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he may possess the secret to which nation prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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