While we reflect on the previous year, a assortment of remarkable feature-length articles shines. Such accounts explore intricate topics from political machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly human stories.
A Enigmatic Writer and the Conscience of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist became known in the post-Soviet era with scathing critiques on autocratic rule. Although numerous of his literary peers have encountered censorship or left the nation, he still sell vast numbers of copies. It raises a pressing query: Has he evolved into an defender for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole way to escape incarceration was to join the regime military. After fourteen years, his history as one of Assad's fighters might now cost him his life.
The Bitter Argument Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Djurab sands in 2001 was heralded as fundamentally changing the history of our human race. But, not everyone was persuaded. The resulting bitter controversy has taken over the careers of scholars ever since.
A British Religious Group That Hid in the Open
One woman was only a young girl when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in uncover the shocking extent of exploitation it had perpetrated.
A Prime Minister's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
A great many voters hoped that the prime minister would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to human rights. However, the track record over the past year has been curiously inconsistent.
Breaking a Country's Identity
A film following a repentant master criminal as she records corrupt individuals with covert recording raises thorny queries: Is this person genuinely reformed, and what are the director's own intentions?
A Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Darkest Stains
From crime scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and restored – it all. In their darkest moments, people rely on him to bring back normalcy.
Can an Iconic Museum Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by restitution claims, difficult funding and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's leading cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to salvage its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has long lacked an reliable treatment solution – up until potentially now.
The Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A violent extremist 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 government.
An English Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his brilliant intellect and impeccable credentials, it's little wonder that affluent clients entrusted him with their assets. Until they started to become uneasy.
The Tiny Nation That Emerged as the Global Mediation Center
An extremely wealthy country has risen as a significant actor on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most complex conflicts. Which factors are fueling this ambitious endeavor?
A Close-Up Look at a President Preparing for Global Summitry
Deeply disliked at domestically, the French leader enjoys the world arena, where he presents himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a particular sitting American leader. Seven years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he readied himself for the summit.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her companion, charged with the death of their newborn infant?
The Dismantling of a Major Development Agency: Far From Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was far from unexpected.
A Unethical 1960s Experiment on Indian Mothers
When information about a medical experiment in the sixties became public, there was widespread shock. But the full story of the events remains partially shrouded.
The "Genius" of the Online Age
He's endured 24 hours in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and given away vast amounts of cash to selected contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or works of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is grappling with the prospect that their homeland may soon become uninhabitable. The critical issue is: To where are they going to go?
One Sorrowful Story of Childhood Destitution
When I met Craig he was 13 and without a home. I still believed his life might change for the better. That hope was tragically mistaken.
A Global AI Race and a Pivotal Defection
In the recent past, after spending decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Today, he might possess the key to who prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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