Upon look back on the past year, a curated list of remarkable feature-length articles shines. These narratives explore complex subjects from geopolitical intrigue and historical revelations to deeply human sagas.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Soul of a Nation
Victor Pelevin became known in the post-Soviet era with scathing satires on authoritarianism. Although several of his literary peers have faced censorship or left the nation, he continues to sell millions of books. This poses a pressing question: Has the author become an apologist for the Kremlin?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Brutal Civil War
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his only way to escape incarceration was to enlist in the government military. After 14 long years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's fighters may still get him killed.
The Acrimonious Dispute Over Our Ancient Origins
The discovery of ancient bones in the Chadian sands in 2001 was hailed as completely changing the narrative of our species. However, some scholars was convinced. The subsequent heated controversy has dominated the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was just a young girl when her household joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the appalling breadth of mistreatment it had committed.
The Statesman's Curious Stance on Human Rights
Many followers hoped that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the the nation's commitment to international law. But, the track record over the past year has been notably mixed.
Shattering a Country's Identity
A film featuring a remorseful master criminal as she sets up unscrupulous clients with covert recording poses difficult queries: Is she truly changed, and what are the director's own motives?
The Person Who Remediates the UK's Darkest Scenes
From murder scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and dealt with – it all. In their stickiest times, individuals turn to him to restore peace.
Will an Renowned Institution Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by colonial controversy, difficult funding and the revelation of an internal thief, the UK's leading museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Is it possible to repair its standing?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Extreme Condition
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an effective medical solution – until potentially now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A militant fanatic and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideas shape the very highest levels of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret
With his keen intellect and sterling background, it's understandable that wealthy clients entrusted him with their assets. Until they started to get suspicious.
The Tiny State That Became the Global Mediation Capital
An extremely wealthy country has risen as a key actor on the world stage, striving to broker peace in some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are driving this unprecedented project?
A Close-Up View at a Leader Preparing for International Summitry
Deeply disliked at home, the French leader thrives on the world arena, where he presents himself as the leader uniquely positioned to handle a particular sitting US president. Seven years after their last meeting, a writer joined him as he readied himself for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Case
How did the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old baby?
The Dismantling of a Major Development Agency: Not Universal Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was far from unforeseen.
The Shocking Mid-Century Study on South Asian Women
When details about a medical experiment in the sixties came to light, there was widespread shock. But the precise nature of the events is still partially contested.
A "Mozart" of the Online Age
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days underground – and given away vast amounts of money to lucky participants. But are these productions simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or acts of daring genius?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is facing the possibility that their islands may soon cease to exist. The critical question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Story of Youth Homelessness
As I met Craig he was 13 and without a home. Even then believed his life could improve. I was tragically misplaced.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Pivotal Defection
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Now, he might possess the key to which nation prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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