While we reflect on the year gone by, a assortment of remarkable feature-length articles emerges. These pieces delve into complex subjects ranging from geopolitical intrigue and historical discoveries to deeply personal journeys.
A Enigmatic Novelist and the Soul of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the nineties with sharp satires on authoritarianism. While numerous of his literary peers have encountered suppression or left the country, he still sell vast numbers of books. It raises a pressing question: Has he become an apologist for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his sole way out of incarceration was to enlist in the regime forces. After fourteen long years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could now cost him his life.
A Acrimonious Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The unearthing of ancient remains in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as completely re-writing the narrative of our human race. But, some scholars was in agreement. The resulting intense scholarly debate has taken over the lives of scholars ever since.
The UK Cult That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her household became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the shocking extent of mistreatment it had committed.
A Prime Minister's Puzzling Stance on Human Rights
Numerous supporters expected that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the the nation's dedication to human rights. However, the record over the past year has been strikingly mixed.
Breaking a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary tracking a repentant master criminal as she ensnares corrupt clients with covert recording asks difficult questions: Is she really changed, and what are the director's own methods?
A Person Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Difficult Stains
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and dealt with – it all. In their darkest moments, families rely on him to bring back normalcy.
Can an Renowned Institution Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, strained finances and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's premier cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it salvage its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Severe Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has long been without an reliable treatment remedy – until perhaps now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A militant fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideas permeate the highest levels of the state.
The British Professional With a Dishonest Secret
With his sharp intellect and impeccable background, it's understandable that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to become uneasy.
A Small State That Emerged as the World's Mediation Hub
An incredibly rich country has risen as a significant actor on the international scene, striving to mediate some of the most intractable disputes. What are behind this unprecedented endeavor?
A Inside View at a President Preparing for Global Summitry
Extremely unpopular at domestically, President Macron enjoys the world stage, where he positions himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a certain sitting US president. Seven years after their last meeting, a writer joined him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Trial of a Tragic Case
What led to the child of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with the death of their two-week-old infant?
The End of a Major Development Organization: Far From Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was far from unforeseen.
A Disturbing 1960s Experiment on Indian Mothers
When details about a medical experiment in the sixties came to light, there was widespread outrage. But the precise story of the events is still partially shrouded.
The "Master" of the Attention Age
He's endured 24 hours in slime, two days underground – and given away enormous amounts of money to lucky participants. But are these productions simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or acts of avant garde genius?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is confronting the reality that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The pressing issue is: Where are they going to go?
One Heartbreaking Case of Childhood Homelessness
When I met a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. Even then believed his situation could change for the better. That hope was sadly mistaken.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after spending decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he may possess the key to who prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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