Upon consider the previous year, a assortment of exceptional feature-length articles emerges. Such pieces explore complex themes ranging from political intrigue and scientific discoveries to profoundly personal sagas.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Country
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with sharp commentaries on authoritarianism. While many of his writer peers have encountered censorship or fled the nation, he still sell vast numbers of books. It raises a pertinent question: Has the author turned into an defender for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his sole path out of incarceration was to enlist in the government forces. Following 14 years, his past as one of Assad's fighters might now put him in mortal danger.
The Fierce Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was hailed as radically rewriting the history of our human race. However, not everyone was in agreement. The subsequent heated argument has taken over the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was just a child when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she helped reveal the disturbing breadth of abuse it had carried out.
A Statesman's Puzzling Stance on Human Rights
Numerous supporters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the the nation's commitment to human rights. However, the record over the past year has been notably mixed.
Shattering a Nation's Myth
A film following a remorseful master criminal as she sets up unscrupulous clients with covert recording poses difficult queries: Is this person genuinely reformed, and what are the filmmaker's own methods?
The Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Darkest Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and restored – everything. In their darkest hours, individuals depend on him to restore order.
Can an Iconic Museum Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by restitution claims, difficult funding and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's premier museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it salvage its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Torture of Severe Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has long lacked an reliable medical remedy – until perhaps now.
A Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A violent fanatic and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a political pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideology shape the uppermost echelons of government.
An British Professional With a Dishonest Secret
With his sharp intellect and impeccable background, it's no surprise that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to become suspicious.
The Tiny State That Became the Global Diplomatic Center
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has risen as a major force on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most complex disputes. What are behind this ambitious project?
An Close-Up Look at a Leader Gearing Up for International Battle
Deeply unpopular at home, President Macron relishes the international stage, where he projects himself as the statesman best placed to manage a certain sitting US president. 7 years after their last encounter, a writer joined him as he prepared for the summit.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the child of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with killing their two-week-old baby?
The End of a Global Development Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent disappointment was far from unexpected.
A Disturbing 1960s Study on South Asian Women
When details about a scientific study in the sixties came to light, there was widespread outrage. But the full story of what happened is still somewhat shrouded.
A "Mozart" of the Attention Age
He's endured 24 hours in slime, 48 hours underground – and given away huge sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these videos simply very clever entertainment – or acts of avant garde brilliance?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is facing the possibility that their islands may in the near future become uninhabitable. The urgent question is: To where are they supposed to go?
One Sorrowful Story of Youth Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was thirteen and without a home. Even then thought his life could improve. That hope was tragically mistaken.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Defection
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he may hold the key to which nation wins the worldwide AI race.
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