As we look back on the past year, a assortment of exceptional long-form articles emerges. These narratives delve into multifaceted themes ranging from political machinations and historical discoveries to deeply personal sagas.
The Enigmatic Author and the Conscience of a Country
A certain Russian novelist became known in the nineties with scathing commentaries on authoritarianism. While many of his writer peers have faced suppression or fled the country, he continues to move millions of copies. This poses a pertinent query: Has the author become an supporter for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Conflict
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only way out of prison was to enlist in the regime military. After 14 years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers might now put him in mortal danger.
The Fierce Dispute Over Our Earliest Origins
The discovery of ancient bones in the Chadian sands in 2001 was hailed as fundamentally rewriting the story of our human race. Yet, not everyone was persuaded. The resulting bitter controversy has consumed the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A British Religious Group That Hid in the Open
One woman was just a young girl when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped expose the disturbing breadth of exploitation it had committed.
A Leader's Puzzling Stance on International Law
Numerous voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would restore the Britain's dedication to international law. But, the record over the past year has been curiously mixed.
Shattering a Nation's Myth
A documentary featuring a repentant fraudster as she records corrupt individuals with covert recording poses thorny queries: Is she really reformed, and is the director's true methods?
The Man Who Cleans the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and restored – everything. In their most challenging hours, individuals depend on him to restore normalcy.
Can an Iconic Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by colonial controversy, strained finances and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's leading museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Extreme Condition
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an effective treatment remedy – until perhaps now.
The Spectre of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A militant extremist and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideas shape the very highest levels of the state.
An English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret
With his sharp intellect and flawless background, it's no surprise that wealthy clients trusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to get uneasy.
The Tiny State That Emerged as the Global Mediation Center
An astonishingly rich country has risen as a key force on the international scene, attempting to solve some of the most long-standing disputes. Which factors are fueling this ambitious endeavor?
An Inside View at a President Gearing Up for International Battle
Deeply disliked at home, President Macron thrives on the international arena, where he positions himself as the leader best placed to handle a certain sitting American leader. 7 years after their last meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for the summit.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with the death of their newborn infant?
The Dismantling of a Global Aid Agency: Far From Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was not unforeseen.
The Disturbing Mid-Century Study on South Asian Women
When information about a medical experiment in the sixties came to light, there was immense shock. But the exact nature of what happened is still somewhat contested.
A "Mozart" of the Online Age
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and showered vast amounts of money to selected contestants. But are these productions simply very savvy clickbait – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is grappling with the prospect that their islands may in the near future become uninhabitable. The pressing issue is: To where are they going to relocate?
One Tragic Case of Childhood Destitution
When I encountered a young boy he was 13 and without a home. I still believed his life might turn around. I was tragically mistaken.
A International AI Competition and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after living decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he might hold the secret to which nation wins the worldwide AI race.
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