Upon consider the past year, a selection of exceptional long-form pieces emerges. Such narratives delve into intricate subjects including geopolitical machinations and historical discoveries to profoundly personal stories.
A Mysterious Novelist and the Conscience of a Nation
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with scathing commentaries on autocratic rule. Whereas several of his literary contemporaries have encountered suppression or fled the nation, he continues to move millions of copies. This raises a pertinent query: Has he turned into an supporter for the regime?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Brutal Conflict
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only path out of incarceration was to join the government forces. After fourteen long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might still get him killed.
The Acrimonious Feud Over Our Ancient Origins
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in 2001 was heralded as completely rewriting the narrative of our species. However, some scholars was in agreement. The subsequent bitter argument has taken over the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Religious Group That Hid in the Open
One woman was just a child when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the shocking breadth of abuse it had carried out.
The Statesman's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights
Numerous supporters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the the nation's commitment to human rights. However, the performance over the past year has been strikingly ambiguous.
Shattering a Country's Myth
A film tracking a repentant fraudster as she ensnares unscrupulous clients with covert recording poses complex queries: Is she really reformed, and is the filmmaker's true intentions?
A Man Who Cleans the UK's Darkest Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and cleaned – everything. In their most challenging moments, individuals rely on him to bring back normalcy.
Can an Iconic Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, difficult finances and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's leading museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it restore its legacy?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Extreme Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries lacked an reliable medical end – until potentially now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent extremist and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideas permeate the uppermost levels of government.
The English Gentleman With a Crooked Side
With his brilliant intellect and sterling reputation, it's little wonder that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to become wary.
The Tiny State That Became the World's Mediation Center
An astonishingly wealthy country has transformed into a key actor on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are driving this ambitious project?
An Inside View at a Leader Preparing for Global Summitry
Deeply unpopular at home, President Macron thrives on the world stage, where he projects himself as the leader uniquely positioned to manage a certain sitting US president. Seven years after their previous encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for battle.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the child of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her companion, charged with killing their two-week-old baby?
The Dismantling of a Global Aid Organization: Far From Universal Regret
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was not unforeseen.
A Unethical Mid-Century Study on Indian Women
When details about a scientific study in the sixties came to light, there was widespread anxiety. But the full nature of what happened is still somewhat contested.
The "Master" of the Online Age
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and given away huge sums of money to lucky contestants. But are these videos simply very savvy entertainment – or works of artistic genius?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is confronting the reality that their islands may soon be submerged. The critical issue is: Where are they going to relocate?
A Tragic Story of Youth Destitution
When I met Craig he was thirteen and without a home. Even then hoped his life could improve. That hope was tragically mistaken.
A International AI Competition and a Crucial Defection
In 2020, after spending decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he might possess the secret to which nation wins the global technological rivalry.
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