As we look back on the past year, a assortment of remarkable long-form articles shines. These accounts delve into intricate themes including geopolitical intrigue and scientific discoveries to deeply human journeys.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Conscience of a Nation
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with sharp satires on authoritarianism. Although many of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the country, he continues to sell millions of books. It poses a pertinent query: Has the author turned into an apologist for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Devastating Conflict
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only way out of prison was to join the regime military. After fourteen years, his history as one of Assad's fighters may now put him in mortal danger.
A Fierce Feud Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of fossilised bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was heralded as radically changing the history of our species. However, some scholars was in agreement. The resulting intense controversy has consumed the careers of researchers ever since.
The British Cult That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in reveal the disturbing scale of mistreatment it had carried out.
The Statesman's Puzzling Record on Human Rights
Many supporters hoped that the prime minister would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to international law. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been strikingly inconsistent.
Shattering a Country's Myth
A documentary featuring a repentant master criminal as she records unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras asks thorny queries: Is this person really reformed, and is the filmmaker's true motives?
The Person Who Remediates Britain's Darkest Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging times, families depend on him to restore normalcy.
Can an Famous Museum Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, difficult funding and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's number one cultural institution is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it restore its legacy?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Severe Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long been without an effective medical solution – up until perhaps now.
The Legacy of Extremism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. Now, his ideas influence the uppermost echelons of the state.
The English Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his keen mind and impeccable reputation, it's no surprise that wealthy clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to get wary.
The Small Nation That Became the Global Mediation Center
An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has risen as a key player on the world stage, striving to solve some of the most intractable disputes. What are driving this unprecedented project?
An Inside View at a President Gearing Up for International Battle
Extremely disliked at home, President Macron enjoys the international stage, where he projects himself as the statesman most equipped to handle a certain former US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he prepared for the summit.
During the Trial of a Tragic Story
How did the child of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their two-week-old baby?
An End of a Major Aid Organization: Far From Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was not unexpected.
A Unethical 1960s Study on Indian Women
When details about a medical experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread anxiety. But the full story of the procedures is still partially contested.
A "Mozart" of the Attention Age
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and showered huge sums of cash to selected participants. But are these productions simply very savvy clickbait – or works of daring genius?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's population is grappling with the reality that their homeland may in the near future become uninhabitable. The urgent question is: Where are they going to relocate?
One Sorrowful Case of Childhood Homelessness
When I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. I still believed his situation might turn around. I was devastatingly misplaced.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after living decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he might hold the answers to which nation prevails in the global AI race.
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