While we look back on the year gone by, a selection of remarkable long-form articles shines. Such narratives explore intricate subjects from political machinations and historical discoveries to profoundly human sagas.
A Enigmatic Author and the Conscience of a Country
A certain Russian novelist gained prominence in the 1990s with scathing commentaries on power. Whereas several of his literary peers have encountered suppression or left the nation, he continues to move vast numbers of copies. This prompts a pertinent query: Has the author turned into an supporter for the regime?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only route out of prison was to join the regime military. After fourteen long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might still get him killed.
The Bitter Argument Over Our Earliest Origins
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Djurab sands in 2001 was proclaimed as radically re-writing the narrative of our human race. Yet, a faction was in agreement. The subsequent heated scholarly debate has dominated the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A British Sect That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the disturbing extent of mistreatment it had committed.
A Statesman's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights
Many supporters expected that the former human rights lawyer would restore the the nation's dedication to international law. However, the record over the first year in office has been curiously mixed.
Breaking a Nation's Myth
A film featuring a repentant fraudster as she sets up corrupt individuals with covert recording asks thorny queries: Is this person truly changed, and is the filmmaker's true motives?
The Person Who Remediates the UK's Darkest Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and restored – it all. In their most challenging moments, people turn to him to bring back order.
Can an Iconic Museum Survive an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by colonial controversy, precarious funding and the exposure of an internal thief, Britain's premier cultural institution is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Is it possible to repair its legacy?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Severe Condition
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries lacked an consistent treatment solution – up until possibly now.
A Legacy of Extremism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his teachings shape the uppermost levels of government.
An English Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his brilliant intellect and flawless reputation, it's little wonder that affluent individuals entrusted him with their assets. Then they began to become uneasy.
The Tiny State That Became the Global Mediation Center
An extremely wealthy country has become a major force on the world stage, attempting to solve some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are fueling this ambitious endeavor?
An Close-Up Look at a President Gearing Up for International Battle
Extremely disliked at home, President Macron thrives on the international stage, where he positions himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their previous meeting, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the fray.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the child of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Major Development Organization: Far From Universal Mourning
When actions 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 most recent letdown was not unexpected.
The Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Women
When information about a medical experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was immense anxiety. But the exact truth of what happened is still partially unclear.
A "Master" of the Online Age
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days underground – and showered huge amounts of cash to selected contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of daring genius?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's people is confronting the reality that their home may in the near future be submerged. The critical question is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
One Tragic Story of Youth Destitution
When I encountered Craig he was thirteen and without a home. Even then thought his life could turn around. That hope was tragically mistaken.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Defection
In 2020, after living half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Today, he could possess the answers to which nation prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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