While we look back on the previous year, a curated list of outstanding long-form articles shines. These accounts delve into intricate themes including geopolitical intrigue and scientific discoveries to deeply personal stories.
A Puzzling Author and the Conscience of a Country
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the 1990s with sharp commentaries on authoritarianism. Although numerous of his writer peers have faced censorship or fled the nation, he still sell vast numbers of books. It prompts a key question: Has the author turned into an supporter for the regime?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his only route out of prison was to join the government military. After fourteen long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might still get him killed.
A Bitter Argument Over Our Ancient Beginnings
The finding of fossilised bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as radically rewriting the narrative of our species. Yet, some scholars was convinced. The ensuing heated scholarly debate has taken over the lives of researchers ever since.
A British Sect That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her household became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she helped reveal the disturbing extent of mistreatment it had carried out.
A Leader's Curious Stance on International Law
Many voters anticipated that the prime minister would renew the UK's commitment to human rights. However, the track record over the first year in office has been notably ambiguous.
Breaking a Nation's Identity
A film featuring a repentant fraudster as she ensnares corrupt individuals with hidden cameras asks complex queries: Is she genuinely changed, and what are the director's true methods?
A Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From murder scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and cleaned – it all. In their stickiest hours, families depend on him to restore order.
Will an Renowned Museum Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, precarious funding and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's premier cultural institution is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it repair its reputation?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Agony of Severe Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long been without an effective treatment remedy – until potentially now.
The Legacy of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A violent fanatic and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideas influence the very highest echelons of government.
An English Gentleman With a Crooked Secret
With his sharp intellect and impeccable background, it's little wonder that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their assets. Then they started to become uneasy.
A Tiny Nation That Became the World's Diplomatic Capital
An astonishingly wealthy Gulf state has risen as a key force on the world stage, striving to mediate some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are driving this ambitious project?
An Inside Look at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply disliked at domestically, the French leader enjoys the world stage, where he projects himself as the leader best placed to deal with a certain former American leader. 7 years after their last meeting, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for the summit.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Case
How did the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with killing their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Global Aid Organization: Far From Widespread Regret
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent betrayal was not unexpected.
The Disturbing Mid-Century Study on Indian Mothers
When information about a scientific experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was immense anxiety. But the exact story of what happened is still somewhat shrouded.
A "Mozart" of the Attention Age
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and showered enormous amounts of money to selected contestants. But are these videos simply very clever clickbait – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Rising Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's population is confronting the reality that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The pressing issue is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
One Tragic Story of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. I still believed his life might improve. I was devastatingly misplaced.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Crucial Defection
In 2020, after living decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he may possess the answers to who wins the global AI race.
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