While we look back on the year gone by, a curated list of remarkable long-form articles emerges. These accounts explore complex topics including geopolitical intrigue and historical revelations to deeply human journeys.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Soul of a Nation
An author gained prominence in the 1990s with scathing critiques on authoritarianism. Whereas many of his writer peers have encountered censorship or fled the nation, he still move vast numbers of books. This poses a pressing question: Has the author become an defender for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Conflict
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole way out of incarceration was to join the regime military. Following fourteen long years, his past as one of Assad's soldiers might now get him killed.
A Bitter Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as fundamentally re-writing the narrative of our human race. Yet, a faction was persuaded. The ensuing intense scholarly debate has consumed the lives of scholars ever since.
A UK Sect That Operated in the Open
One woman was only a child when her household became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the disturbing breadth of abuse it had carried out.
A Statesman's Puzzling Record on International Law
Numerous followers anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's commitment to international law. However, the record over the first year in office has been strikingly ambiguous.
Breaking a Country's Myth
A film featuring a repentant fraudster as she records corrupt clients with covert recording asks thorny questions: Is this person truly changed, and is the filmmaker's own intentions?
The Person Who Remediates the UK's Most Traumatic Scenes
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and restored – everything. In their most challenging times, people rely on him to restore normalcy.
Will an Iconic Museum Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, precarious finances and the revelation of an insider theft, the UK's number one cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Extreme Pregnancy
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries lacked an reliable medical remedy – up until perhaps now.
A Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A violent extremist and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. Today, his teachings shape the uppermost echelons of the state.
An British Professional With a Fraudulent Side
With his brilliant intellect and flawless background, it's no surprise that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Then they began to become suspicious.
The Small State That Became the World's Diplomatic Capital
An incredibly rich Gulf state has become a significant force on the world stage, striving to broker peace in some of the most intractable disputes. Which factors are fueling this unprecedented role?
An Inside Look at a Leader Preparing for International Battle
Extremely unpopular at domestically, President Macron enjoys the world arena, where he presents himself as the statesman best placed to manage a certain sitting US president. Seven years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the summit.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the child of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their newborn baby?
The End of a Major Development Agency: Not Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was not unforeseen.
A Shocking 1960s Study on Indian Women
When details about a scientific study in the 1960s came to light, there was immense shock. But the full story of what happened is still somewhat contested.
A "Master" of the Attention Age
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days underground – and given away huge sums of money to lucky contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or works of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is confronting the prospect that their islands may in the near future cease to exist. The urgent question is: Where are they going to relocate?
A Sorrowful Story of Youth Homelessness
As I met a young boy he was 13 and without a home. I still believed his situation could improve. I was sadly wrong.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after living half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Today, he may hold the key to which nation wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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