Upon look back on the year gone by, a curated list of remarkable long-form articles stands out. These accounts explore multifaceted topics including political machinations and scientific discoveries to profoundly human journeys.
A Puzzling Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with scathing satires on power. While numerous of his literary peers have encountered suppression or fled the nation, he still move vast numbers of copies. This prompts a pressing question: Has he evolved into an supporter for the establishment?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his only path out of incarceration was to join the regime forces. After 14 years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could still get him killed.
The Bitter Argument Over Our Ancient Origins
The unearthing of ancient bones in the Chadian desert in 2001 was proclaimed as fundamentally rewriting the narrative of our human race. Yet, some scholars was persuaded. The subsequent heated argument has consumed the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Cult That Operated in the Open
One woman was just a young girl when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the appalling scale of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
The Statesman's Puzzling Stance on International Law
Many supporters anticipated that the prime minister would reaffirm the the nation's dedication to human rights. However, the record over the first year in office has been curiously ambiguous.
Shattering a Nation's Self-Image
A film following a repentant con artist as she records corrupt clients with hidden cameras raises difficult questions: Is this person really a new person, and what are the filmmaker's true methods?
A Person Who Remediates Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes
From murder scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging times, individuals turn to him to bring back normalcy.
Will an Famous Museum Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by debates over its collection, difficult finances and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's number one museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Torture of Severe Condition
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries been without an effective medical end – until possibly now.
The Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideas shape the highest echelons of government.
An British Gentleman With a Crooked Side
With his keen intellect and sterling reputation, it's little wonder that wealthy individuals trusted him with their wealth. Until they began to get wary.
A Tiny State That Became the World's Diplomatic Hub
An astonishingly wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a key force on the world stage, attempting to broker peace in some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are behind this unprecedented role?
A Inside Look at a Leader Preparing for International Battle
Extremely disliked at domestically, the French leader relishes the international stage, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to deal with a particular former American leader. Seven years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Trial of a Tragic Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old baby?
An End of a Major Aid Organization: Far From Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was far from unexpected.
A Unethical Mid-Century Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a medical study in the 1960s became public, there was widespread anxiety. But the full nature of the procedures is still partially shrouded.
A "Master" of the Online Economy
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and given away huge amounts of cash to lucky contestants. But are these productions simply very savvy entertainment – or acts of artistic genius?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's population is facing the reality that their homeland may in the near future cease to exist. The critical question is: To where are they going to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Destitution
When I met a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. I still hoped his situation might improve. I was devastatingly wrong.
A International AI Race and a Pivotal Move
In 2020, after spending decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he may hold the answers to which nation prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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