While we consider the previous year, a assortment of remarkable feature-length articles emerges. These accounts explore multifaceted themes ranging from political machinations and historical revelations to deeply personal journeys.
The Enigmatic Novelist and the Soul of a Country
A certain Russian novelist gained prominence in the 1990s with biting commentaries on authoritarianism. Whereas many of his writer contemporaries have faced suppression or left the country, he still move millions of copies. It raises a pressing query: Has he turned into an defender for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Devastating Conflict
The story of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole path to escape incarceration was to enlist in the regime forces. After fourteen years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could still get him killed.
A Bitter Argument Over Our Earliest Origins
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was heralded as fundamentally changing the story of our human race. However, a faction was in agreement. The ensuing intense scholarly debate has consumed the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A British Cult That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her household became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped expose the shocking extent of exploitation it had carried out.
A Prime Minister's Puzzling Stance on International Law
Numerous followers anticipated that the prime minister would restore the the nation's dedication to human rights. But, the track record over the past year has been strikingly inconsistent.
Challenging a Country's Self-Image
A documentary featuring a repentant fraudster as she ensnares corrupt clients with hidden cameras poses thorny questions: Is this person truly a new person, and is the filmmaker's true motives?
A Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has seen – and restored – it all. In their darkest hours, individuals turn to him to restore order.
Can an Famous Museum Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, strained finances and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's leading cultural institution is in deep trouble. The question remains: Is it possible to restore its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Extreme Condition
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries lacked an effective medical end – until perhaps now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A violent fanatic and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. Now, his teachings influence the very highest levels of the state.
The British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his keen intellect and sterling reputation, it's understandable that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their wealth. Until they started to become suspicious.
The Small Nation That Became the Global Mediation Capital
An incredibly rich country has become a significant actor on the international scene, working to solve some of the most long-standing disputes. Which factors are behind this unprecedented role?
A Inside View at a President Gearing Up for International Summitry
Deeply unpopular at home, President Macron relishes the international arena, where he presents himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to deal with a certain former US president. 7 years after their previous meeting, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for battle.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Case
How did the child of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with killing their two-week-old baby?
The Dismantling of a Major Aid Agency: Not Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was not unexpected.
The Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Women
When details about a medical experiment in the sixties became public, there was immense outrage. But the precise story of the procedures is still partially contested.
A "Genius" of the Online Economy
He's spent a full day in slime, two days buried alive – and distributed enormous amounts of cash to selected participants. But are these videos simply very clever entertainment – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's population is confronting the prospect that their homeland may soon cease to exist. The urgent issue is: Where are they supposed to go?
A Sorrowful Story of Youth Homelessness
As I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then believed his situation could change for the better. That hope was sadly misplaced.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Crucial Move
In 2020, after living half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he might hold the answers to who prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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