While we reflect on the year gone by, a assortment of outstanding feature-length articles stands out. Such accounts probe multifaceted themes including political intrigue and scientific discoveries to profoundly human stories.
A Puzzling Author and the Conscience of a Nation
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the nineties with biting commentaries on power. While several of his writer peers have faced suppression or left the nation, he continues to move vast numbers of books. It prompts a key query: Has he become an apologist for the establishment?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Devastating Conflict
The tale of Mustafa, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his sole way out of incarceration was to enlist in the regime forces. After 14 years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could now cost him his life.
The Fierce Argument Over Our Ancient Origins
The finding of ancient remains in the Chadian sands in 2001 was heralded as fundamentally re-writing the history of our species. But, not everyone was in agreement. The ensuing heated argument has taken over the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The British Cult That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was only a young girl when her family became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped expose the appalling scale of abuse it had perpetrated.
A Prime Minister's Puzzling Stance on International Law
Many followers anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the the nation's commitment to international law. However, the record over the past year has been strikingly ambiguous.
Shattering a Country's Identity
A documentary featuring a repentant fraudster as she sets up corrupt individuals with hidden cameras raises difficult questions: Is she really changed, and is the filmmaker's own methods?
A Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From crime scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and restored – it all. In their darkest times, individuals rely on him to bring back order.
Can an Famous Institution Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by restitution claims, precarious finances and the discovery of an internal thief, Britain's number one museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to restore its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long lacked an effective medical remedy – up until possibly now.
A Legacy of Extremism in Modern Politics
A militant fanatic and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideas permeate the uppermost echelons of government.
An English Professional With a Fraudulent Secret
With his keen mind and impeccable reputation, it's understandable that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to become uneasy.
The Tiny State That Became the Global Mediation Capital
An incredibly rich Gulf state has risen as a significant player on the international scene, striving to broker peace in some of the most complex disputes. What are fueling this ambitious project?
An Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for International Battle
Deeply disliked at home, the French leader enjoys the international stage, where he projects himself as the leader best placed to deal with a particular sitting US president. Seven years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for the summit.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her companion, charged with killing their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Major Development Agency: Far From Universal Regret
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent disappointment was far from unforeseen.
The Disturbing 1960s Study on Indian Mothers
When information about a scientific experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread outrage. But the precise truth of the events is still somewhat unclear.
The "Master" of the Attention Age
He's spent a full day in slime, two days buried alive – and distributed enormous amounts of money to lucky participants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's population is grappling with the reality that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The critical issue is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
A Sorrowful Case of Youth Homelessness
As I encountered a young boy he was 13 and without a home. I still believed his situation could turn around. I was sadly mistaken.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after spending decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he could hold the secret to who wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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