Upon consider the past year, a curated list of outstanding feature-length articles shines. These accounts probe intricate themes ranging from political intrigue and historical revelations to deeply personal journeys.
A Puzzling Author and the Conscience of a Nation
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the 1990s with biting satires on power. While many of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or left the nation, he continues to move vast numbers of copies. It poses a pressing query: Has he evolved into an apologist for the establishment?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only way out of prison was to join the regime forces. Following fourteen years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters could now put him in mortal danger.
A Bitter Dispute Over Our Ancient Beginnings
The discovery of ancient remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was heralded as fundamentally rewriting the history of our species. But, not everyone was convinced. The subsequent bitter controversy has dominated the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Cult That Hid in the Open
One woman was only a young girl when her household became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she helped expose the appalling extent of exploitation it had perpetrated.
The Leader's Puzzling Stance on International Law
Many voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the Britain's commitment to international law. Yet, the track record over the past year has been curiously ambiguous.
Breaking a Nation's Myth
A film featuring a remorseful master criminal as she sets up unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras asks complex questions: Is this person truly reformed, and is the director's true motives?
The Person Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging times, individuals depend on him to bring back normalcy.
Will an Renowned Museum Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, strained funding and the exposure of an internal thief, Britain's number one museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its reputation?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Torture of Severe Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries lacked an consistent medical end – up until potentially now.
The Spectre of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A violent fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his teachings influence the uppermost levels of the state.
The British Professional With a Dishonest Side
With his keen mind and flawless background, it's little wonder that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to become uneasy.
The Small Nation That Became the World's Mediation Capital
An extremely rich country has transformed into a major actor on the world stage, working to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are behind this unprecedented endeavor?
A Inside View at a Leader Preparing for International Summitry
Extremely unpopular at domestically, the French leader enjoys the international arena, where he positions himself as the leader uniquely positioned to manage a certain former US president. 7 years after their last meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their newborn baby?
The Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Far From Universal Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest disappointment was not unexpected.
The Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When details about a medical experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread anxiety. But the precise story of the events remains partially shrouded.
A "Mozart" of the Attention Economy
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days underground – and given away huge sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply very savvy clickbait – or acts of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is confronting the prospect that their islands may in the near future cease to exist. The critical question is: Where are they supposed to go?
A Heartbreaking Story of Youth Destitution
As I encountered a young boy he was 13 and without a home. I still hoped his life could turn around. I was tragically mistaken.
The International AI Race and a Crucial Move
In 2020, after living decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Today, he could possess the secret to who prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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