Upon consider the previous year, a curated list of remarkable long-form pieces stands out. Such pieces delve into intricate themes including political machinations and scientific discoveries to profoundly human sagas.
A Mysterious Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Country
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the nineties with scathing commentaries on power. Although several of his literary peers have faced censorship or left the nation, he still sell vast numbers of copies. It raises a key query: Has he become an supporter for the Kremlin?
Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Devastating Civil War
The story of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his sole route out of prison was to enlist in the government military. After 14 years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might still get him killed.
A Fierce Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The finding of ancient remains in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was heralded as fundamentally rewriting the story of our human race. Yet, a faction was in agreement. The ensuing heated argument has taken over the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A British Cult That Operated in the Open
One woman was only a child when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the disturbing extent of abuse it had perpetrated.
The Leader's Curious Record on International Law
Many supporters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would renew the the nation's dedication to international law. However, the performance over the past year has been notably inconsistent.
Shattering a Country's Myth
A film following a remorseful master criminal as she ensnares corrupt individuals with hidden cameras raises thorny queries: Is this person really changed, and what are the filmmaker's true motives?
A Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Darkest Stains
From murder scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and restored – it all. In their most challenging hours, families depend on him to restore order.
Can an Renowned Museum Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by colonial controversy, difficult funding and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's number one cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it restore its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Severe Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an consistent treatment end – until perhaps now.
The Spectre of Extremism in Modern Politics
A violent fanatic and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology influence the uppermost levels of government.
The British Professional With a Fraudulent Secret
With his brilliant mind and sterling background, it's understandable that high-net-worth individuals trusted him with their assets. Then they started to become uneasy.
A Small State That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Capital
An astonishingly rich country has transformed into a significant actor on the world stage, working to solve some of the most complex conflicts. Which factors are driving this unprecedented endeavor?
An Close-Up View at a President Preparing for Global Battle
Deeply unpopular at domestically, the French leader enjoys the world stage, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to handle a certain sitting US president. 7 years after their last encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Story
What led to the child of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with killing their two-week-old infant?
The Dismantling of a Major Development Agency: Not Widespread Regret
When actions were made to wind down a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent betrayal was far from unforeseen.
The Shocking Mid-Century Study on Indian Women
When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s became public, there was immense anxiety. But the exact story of the events remains somewhat unclear.
A "Mozart" of the Attention Economy
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, two days underground – and showered vast sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these videos simply very savvy clickbait – or works of artistic genius?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is facing the prospect that their home may in the near future be submerged. The critical issue is: Where are they going to relocate?
One Tragic Case of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then hoped his situation might change for the better. That hope was sadly misplaced.
A International AI Competition and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after spending decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he may possess the answers to who wins the worldwide AI race.
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