While we look back on the past year, a assortment of exceptional feature-length articles emerges. These narratives delve into complex subjects from political intrigue and historical revelations to deeply personal sagas.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Conscience of a Country
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with biting critiques on autocratic rule. Although many of his writer peers have faced suppression or left the nation, he still sell vast numbers of copies. It prompts a pertinent query: Has the author become an supporter for the regime?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Brutal Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his sole route to escape incarceration was to join the regime forces. Following fourteen years, his past as one of Assad's soldiers might now cost him his life.
A Bitter Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The finding of ancient remains in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was heralded as completely changing the narrative of our human race. Yet, some scholars was persuaded. The ensuing heated scholarly debate has dominated the careers of researchers ever since.
A British Sect That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her household joined the a religious community. As an adult, she helped uncover the appalling breadth of exploitation it had committed.
A Statesman's Puzzling Record on Human Rights
Many supporters anticipated that the prime minister would reaffirm the the nation's dedication to international law. However, the record over the past year has been curiously ambiguous.
Breaking a Nation's Self-Image
A film tracking a repentant master criminal as she sets up unscrupulous clients with covert recording asks difficult queries: Is this person really reformed, and is the director's true methods?
The Man Who Remediates Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and cleaned – everything. In their darkest times, individuals rely on him to restore order.
Can an Famous Museum Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by debates over its collection, precarious funding and the exposure of an internal thief, Britain's premier cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it salvage its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Extreme Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has long been without an consistent treatment remedy – up until perhaps now.
A Ghost of Extremism in Modern Politics
A violent extremist and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. Today, his ideas shape the very highest echelons of government.
An British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his brilliant mind and impeccable background, it's no surprise that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their assets. Then they started to become uneasy.
A Small State That Became the Global Mediation Hub
An astonishingly rich country has transformed into a major actor on the world stage, working to solve some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are behind this ambitious endeavor?
An Inside View at a Leader Preparing for International Battle
Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron relishes the international stage, where he projects himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a certain former US president. Seven years after their last meeting, a writer joined him as he prepared for battle.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with the death of their newborn baby?
An End of a Global Development Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the world were surprised. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent disappointment was far from unexpected.
The Unethical 1960s Experiment on Indian Women
When information about a scientific study in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread outrage. But the precise truth of what happened is still somewhat contested.
The "Master" of the Online Age
He's spent a full day in slime, 48 hours underground – and showered vast amounts of money to selected participants. But are these stunts simply very clever entertainment – or works of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's people is facing the possibility that their homeland may in the near future be submerged. The pressing question is: To where are they supposed to go?
A Tragic Case of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was thirteen and without a home. Even then believed his life might change for the better. That hope was tragically mistaken.
A International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Move
In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Today, he might hold the answers to who wins the global technological rivalry.
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