While we reflect on the past year, a selection of remarkable feature-length articles emerges. These pieces explore multifaceted topics including political intrigue and scientific discoveries to profoundly human sagas.
A Enigmatic Writer and the Conscience of a Country
A certain Russian novelist gained prominence in the 1990s with sharp critiques on authoritarianism. Whereas numerous of his literary contemporaries have faced censorship or left the country, he still sell vast numbers of copies. This poses a pertinent query: Has he evolved into an supporter for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his sole path to escape prison was to enlist in the regime forces. Following fourteen years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could still get him killed.
The Acrimonious Argument Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The finding of ancient remains in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as fundamentally re-writing the story of our human race. Yet, a faction was convinced. The resulting intense argument has taken over the careers of researchers ever since.
A British Cult That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was just a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped expose the disturbing extent of mistreatment it had carried out.
A Leader's Puzzling Stance on International Law
Numerous voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would restore the UK's dedication to international law. However, the track record over the first year in office has been curiously inconsistent.
Breaking a Nation's Myth
A film featuring a repentant master criminal as she records unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras raises complex queries: Is she really reformed, and what are the director's true methods?
The Person Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their stickiest times, people turn to him to bring back peace.
Will an Iconic Institution Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, strained finances and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's number one museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it restore its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Severe Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries lacked an consistent medical end – until potentially now.
A Spectre of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideas shape the highest levels of government.
An British Gentleman With a Crooked Side
With his brilliant mind and flawless background, it's little wonder that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to become suspicious.
The Small Nation That Became the Global Mediation Capital
An astonishingly rich country has risen as a significant actor on the world stage, attempting to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. What are fueling this ambitious endeavor?
A Inside Look at a Leader Preparing for Global Battle
Deeply disliked at home, the French leader enjoys the world stage, where he presents himself as the leader best placed to manage a particular sitting American leader. Seven years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Story
How did the child of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, charged with the death of their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Major Development Organization: Far From Universal Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was not unforeseen.
The Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was immense shock. But the full truth of the events remains somewhat unclear.
A "Master" of the Attention Economy
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and given away huge amounts of cash to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply very savvy clickbait – or acts of artistic genius?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's people is grappling with the reality that their homeland may soon cease to exist. The critical issue is: Where are they going to relocate?
A Heartbreaking Case of Youth Destitution
As I met a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. Even then hoped his life might improve. I was devastatingly misplaced.
A Global AI Race and a Key Move
In 2020, after living decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he may possess the answers to who prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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