While we reflect on the past year, a assortment of remarkable feature-length articles shines. These accounts probe complex themes from political machinations and historical discoveries to deeply human stories.
A Mysterious Novelist and the Soul of a Country
Victor Pelevin became known in the post-Soviet era with scathing commentaries on power. Although several of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or fled the country, he continues to sell vast numbers of copies. It raises a pertinent query: Has the author turned into an supporter for the Kremlin?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The story of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his only way out of prison was to join the regime military. Following 14 long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could now cost him his life.
A Bitter Argument Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The finding of ancient bones in the Chadian sands in 2001 was hailed as fundamentally changing the narrative of our species. However, some scholars was convinced. The ensuing intense argument has dominated the careers of researchers ever since.
The British Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her family became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the disturbing scale of mistreatment it had carried out.
A Prime Minister's Puzzling Record on Human Rights
Many supporters hoped that the prime minister would restore the UK's commitment to international law. However, the track record over the first year in office has been notably mixed.
Shattering a Country's Myth
A film following a repentant con artist as she sets up corrupt individuals with covert recording raises thorny queries: Is she really changed, and is the director's own motives?
A Man Who Remediates Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and cleaned – everything. In their stickiest moments, people depend on him to bring back peace.
Will an Iconic Museum Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, difficult funding and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it restore its standing?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Torture of Severe Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has long been without an consistent treatment remedy – until possibly now.
The Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideas permeate the highest levels of the state.
The British Gentleman With a Dishonest Side
With his brilliant mind and impeccable reputation, it's little wonder that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their wealth. Until they began to get wary.
A Small Nation That Became the Global Mediation Center
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has risen as a significant actor on the international scene, striving to mediate some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are behind this ambitious role?
An Inside Look at a President Gearing Up for International Battle
Extremely disliked at home, President Macron thrives on the world stage, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to deal with a certain sitting American leader. Seven years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for battle.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the child of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Not Universal Regret
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent disappointment was far from unforeseen.
The Shocking Mid-Century Study on Indian Mothers
When details about a scientific study in the 1960s came to light, there was immense shock. But the full story of the events remains somewhat shrouded.
The "Master" of the Online Age
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days underground – and distributed enormous sums of money to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply very savvy entertainment – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the prospect that their home may soon be submerged. The urgent issue is: To where are they going to go?
One Tragic Story of Childhood Homelessness
As I met a young boy he was 13 and homeless. Even then thought his life could turn around. I was sadly wrong.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he might possess the key to which nation wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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