While we reflect on the year gone by, a selection of remarkable long-form articles shines. These narratives delve into intricate themes including political intrigue and historical revelations to deeply personal journeys.
A Mysterious Writer and the Soul of a Country
A certain Russian novelist became known in the 1990s with biting satires on power. While numerous of his writer peers have faced censorship or left the nation, he continues to move millions of books. It raises a key question: Has he become an apologist for the regime?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Civil War
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole path out of incarceration was to enlist in the regime military. Following fourteen years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's fighters could still get him killed.
The Acrimonious Feud Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The finding of ancient remains in the Djurab sands in 2001 was hailed as completely rewriting the narrative of our species. But, some scholars was persuaded. The resulting bitter scholarly debate has dominated the careers of researchers ever since.
A British Cult That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her family became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the appalling extent of exploitation it had committed.
The Leader's Curious Record on International Law
Numerous followers expected that the former human rights lawyer would renew the Britain's commitment to international law. However, the performance over the past year has been curiously ambiguous.
Shattering a Country's Self-Image
A documentary following a remorseful fraudster as she records unscrupulous individuals with covert recording poses complex questions: Is this person genuinely changed, and is the director's true motives?
The Person Who Remediates Britain's Darkest Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and cleaned – it all. In their darkest moments, families turn to him to bring back peace.
Can an Renowned Institution Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by restitution claims, precarious funding and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's number one museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Is it possible to restore its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Torture of Severe Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries been without an consistent treatment solution – up until possibly now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A violent extremist and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology influence the uppermost levels of government.
The English Professional With a Fraudulent Secret
With his sharp intellect and impeccable reputation, it's understandable that affluent individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to get suspicious.
The Tiny Nation That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Center
An extremely rich country has risen as a key player on the international scene, working to solve some of the most complex disputes. What are behind this unprecedented endeavor?
A Close-Up Look at a President Preparing for Global Summitry
Deeply unpopular at home, the French leader enjoys the world arena, where he presents himself as the statesman best placed to deal with a particular former American leader. 7 years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Story
What led to the child of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with killing their two-week-old baby?
The End of a Major Development Organization: Far From Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was not unexpected.
The Unethical Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Mothers
When information about a medical experiment in the 1960s became public, there was widespread shock. But the exact nature of the procedures remains somewhat contested.
A "Master" of the Attention Economy
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and given away huge sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply very clever entertainment – or works of artistic brilliance?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is facing the reality that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The pressing issue is: To where are they going to go?
One Sorrowful Story of Childhood Homelessness
As I met Craig he was 13 and homeless. Even then thought his life might improve. That hope was devastatingly wrong.
The Global AI Race and a Pivotal Move
In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he could possess the answers to which nation wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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