While we look back on the past year, a curated list of remarkable long-form articles emerges. These accounts explore complex themes ranging from political machinations and historical revelations to deeply human journeys.
The Enigmatic Author and the Conscience of a Country
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the nineties with sharp commentaries on power. While numerous of his writer peers have faced censorship or left the country, he continues to move vast numbers of books. This raises a pertinent query: Has the author become an apologist for the regime?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only route to escape incarceration was to enlist in the regime forces. Following 14 long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may now put him in mortal danger.
The Acrimonious Dispute Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was heralded as fundamentally rewriting the story of our human race. Yet, some scholars was convinced. The resulting intense argument has dominated the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A British Religious Group That Operated in the Open
One woman was only a child when her household became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in reveal the disturbing extent of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
The Statesman's Curious Stance on Human Rights
Numerous followers hoped that the former human rights lawyer would restore the Britain's dedication to human rights. Yet, the performance over the first year in office has been notably inconsistent.
Challenging a Country's Identity
A film following a repentant master criminal as she sets up corrupt clients with covert recording raises complex queries: Is she genuinely changed, and what are the filmmaker's true methods?
A Person Who Remediates Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and dealt with – it all. In their most challenging hours, families turn to him to bring back normalcy.
Can an Famous Museum Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Beset by debates over its collection, difficult funding and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's number one museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it salvage its reputation?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Severe Pregnancy
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries lacked an consistent medical end – up until potentially now.
The Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A militant extremist and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideas shape the uppermost echelons of the state.
The English Gentleman With a Dishonest Secret
With his sharp intellect and sterling background, it's understandable that affluent clients entrusted him with their wealth. Then they started to become uneasy.
A Tiny State That Emerged as the World's Mediation Capital
An extremely wealthy country has transformed into a significant player on the world stage, attempting to broker peace in some of the most long-standing disputes. What are driving this unprecedented endeavor?
An Close-Up View at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply disliked at domestically, the French leader relishes the international arena, where he presents himself as the leader most equipped to deal with a particular former American leader. Seven years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the child of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with killing their newborn infant?
An End of a Global Development Agency: Not Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was not unforeseen.
A Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the sixties became public, there was immense shock. But the exact truth of the events remains somewhat shrouded.
The "Master" of the Attention Economy
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days underground – and distributed huge sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these productions simply very clever entertainment – or works of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's population is grappling with the reality that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The urgent question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
One Tragic Story of Youth Homelessness
When I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. Even then believed his life could change for the better. I was tragically mistaken.
A International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Crucial Move
In the recent past, after living half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he could hold the answers to who prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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