Upon reflect on the year gone by, a selection of remarkable long-form articles shines. These narratives delve into multifaceted themes from political machinations and historical revelations to deeply human journeys.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Conscience of a Country
Victor Pelevin became known in the nineties with biting critiques on autocratic rule. While many of his literary contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the nation, he still sell millions of books. It poses a pertinent question: Has he turned into an supporter for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Devastating Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his sole path out of prison was to enlist in the government forces. Following fourteen long years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might now get him killed.
A Acrimonious Argument Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The discovery of ancient remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was heralded as completely changing the history of our species. However, a faction was in agreement. The subsequent intense controversy has consumed the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The British Cult That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the shocking scale of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
A Leader's Puzzling Record on Human Rights
Many supporters anticipated that the prime minister would renew the the nation's commitment to human rights. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been curiously ambiguous.
Shattering a Nation's Myth
A film following a remorseful master criminal as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras raises complex questions: Is she genuinely changed, and is the director's true motives?
A Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Darkest Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and cleaned – it all. In their stickiest times, people depend on him to bring back order.
Will an Iconic Institution Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by debates over its collection, precarious finances and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's number one museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it salvage its legacy?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Severe Pregnancy
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an reliable medical solution – until potentially now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A violent fanatic and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a political pariah 35 years ago. Now, his ideas permeate the highest levels of the state.
The English Gentleman With a Dishonest Secret
With his brilliant mind and sterling background, it's little wonder that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to become uneasy.
The Tiny Nation That Became the Global Diplomatic Center
An astonishingly rich country has risen as a key actor on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most long-standing disputes. Which factors are driving this ambitious role?
An Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle
Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader relishes the international arena, where he presents himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to deal with a certain former US president. Seven years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he prepared for battle.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the child of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with killing their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to dismantle a major US aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest letdown was far from unexpected.
A Unethical 1960s Experiment on Indian Women
When details about a scientific study in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread anxiety. But the precise nature of what happened remains partially contested.
The "Master" of the Attention Economy
He's endured 24 hours in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and showered enormous amounts of cash to lucky contestants. But are these productions simply very clever clickbait – or acts of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's population is grappling with the prospect that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The pressing question is: To where are they going to go?
A Tragic Case of Childhood Destitution
When I met a young boy he was 13 and without a home. Even then believed his life might improve. That hope was tragically mistaken.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Defection
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he might hold the key to which nation prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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