Upon consider the past year, a curated list of exceptional feature-length articles stands out. Such narratives explore complex topics from political machinations and scientific discoveries to deeply human stories.
A Puzzling Author and the Conscience of a Country
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the nineties with sharp critiques on authoritarianism. While several of his writer peers have encountered suppression or fled the country, he continues to move millions of copies. This raises a pressing question: Has the author evolved into an defender for the Kremlin?
Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his only route to escape incarceration was to join the regime military. After 14 years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may still get him killed.
A Bitter Feud Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The discovery of fossilised bones in the Djurab desert in 2001 was proclaimed as completely changing the history of our species. Yet, not everyone was convinced. The subsequent bitter controversy has taken over the careers of researchers ever since.
A UK Sect That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she helped reveal the shocking scale of exploitation it had perpetrated.
The Leader's Curious Record on International Law
Many supporters anticipated that the prime minister would restore the UK's dedication to human rights. However, the performance over the past year has been strikingly mixed.
Breaking a Country's Myth
A documentary tracking a remorseful master criminal as she ensnares corrupt clients with hidden cameras raises complex queries: Is this person truly a new person, and is the director's own motives?
The Person Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and restored – everything. In their most challenging times, individuals depend on him to bring back order.
Can an Famous Museum Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, strained funding and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's leading museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to salvage its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Extreme Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries lacked an consistent medical remedy – until possibly now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A militant extremist and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideas permeate the uppermost levels of government.
An British Gentleman With a Crooked Secret
With his keen intellect and sterling credentials, it's no surprise that affluent clients trusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to become wary.
The Small Nation That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Center
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has become a key player on the international scene, striving to broker peace in some of the most complex disputes. What are fueling this unprecedented endeavor?
A Close-Up Look at a President Gearing Up for International Summitry
Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron enjoys the international arena, where he positions himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a particular former US president. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the child of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, charged with the death of their newborn infant?
The Dismantling of a Major Development Agency: Far From Widespread Regret
When actions were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest letdown was not unforeseen.
A Disturbing 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers
When information about a scientific study in the sixties became public, there was immense anxiety. But the exact story of the events is still partially contested.
A "Master" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and given away vast amounts of cash to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is grappling with the possibility that their homeland may in the near future cease to exist. The critical question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
One Tragic Story of Youth Homelessness
When I met Craig he was thirteen and without a home. I still thought his life could change for the better. I was tragically wrong.
A International AI Race and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he could hold the secret to who prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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