Upon look back on the past year, a assortment of exceptional feature-length articles shines. Such narratives explore intricate topics from political intrigue and scientific discoveries to deeply personal sagas.
The Puzzling Author and the Conscience of a Nation
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the 1990s with scathing commentaries on power. Whereas numerous of his writer contemporaries have faced suppression or fled the nation, he continues to move millions of books. This raises a pressing question: Has he become an defender for the establishment?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Brutal Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only way out of prison was to join the government forces. After 14 long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could still put him in mortal danger.
A Fierce Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The unearthing of fossilised bones in the Chadian desert in 2001 was hailed as fundamentally changing the narrative of our species. Yet, not everyone was in agreement. The resulting heated scholarly debate has taken over the lives of researchers ever since.
The British Religious Group That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped reveal the disturbing extent of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
A Statesman's Puzzling Stance on Human Rights
Many voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would restore the UK's commitment to international law. But, the performance over the past year has been notably ambiguous.
Challenging a Country's Identity
A film featuring a remorseful con artist as she records corrupt clients with covert recording asks difficult queries: Is this person really changed, and what are the filmmaker's true intentions?
The Person Who Cleans Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and dealt with – it all. In their stickiest hours, families turn to him to restore normalcy.
Will an Famous Institution Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, strained finances and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's leading museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its standing?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Suffering of Extreme Condition
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries lacked an effective medical solution – until perhaps now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Government
A militant extremist and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Now, his teachings influence the highest levels of the state.
The British Professional With a Crooked Side
With his sharp intellect and flawless reputation, it's no surprise that affluent individuals trusted him with their wealth. Until they started to become uneasy.
A Small Nation That Became the Global Mediation Capital
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has risen as a key actor on the international scene, attempting to mediate some of the most complex conflicts. Which factors are driving this ambitious role?
A Close-Up View at a Leader Gearing Up for International Battle
Deeply disliked at domestically, the French leader relishes the international stage, where he positions himself as the statesman best placed to deal with a certain former US president. Seven years after their previous encounter, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for the summit.
During the Trial of a Tragic Story
How did the child of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, charged with the death of their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Far From Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to drastically cut a prominent aid agency, many around the world were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was far from unforeseen.
The Shocking 1960s Study on Indian Women
When information about a scientific study in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread outrage. But the exact story of the procedures remains partially unclear.
A "Master" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in slime, two days underground – and given away vast sums of cash to lucky contestants. But are these videos simply very savvy clickbait – or acts of artistic genius?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is facing the prospect that their islands may in the near future cease to exist. The pressing question is: Where are they going to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Case of Childhood Destitution
As I met Craig he was thirteen and without a home. I still believed his situation might improve. I was tragically mistaken.
The Global AI Race and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after living decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he may possess the secret to which nation wins the worldwide AI race.
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