Upon reflect on the year gone by, a assortment of remarkable long-form articles emerges. Such narratives probe multifaceted topics from geopolitical machinations and scientific revelations to deeply personal journeys.
The Enigmatic Novelist and the Conscience of a Nation
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the nineties with biting commentaries on autocratic rule. Whereas numerous of his literary contemporaries have faced suppression or fled the nation, he still move millions of books. This raises a pressing query: Has the author become an supporter for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The account of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his sole path to escape incarceration was to enlist in the regime military. After fourteen long years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers might now get him killed.
The Fierce Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of ancient remains in the Chadian desert in 2001 was heralded as completely re-writing the history of our species. However, a faction was persuaded. The subsequent bitter scholarly debate has consumed the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The British Religious Group That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the appalling scale of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
A Prime Minister's Puzzling Stance on Human Rights
Numerous supporters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the Britain's dedication to human rights. However, the track record over the past year has been strikingly inconsistent.
Breaking a Nation's Myth
A documentary featuring a remorseful con artist as she records corrupt clients with hidden cameras poses difficult questions: Is she truly changed, and what are the director's true intentions?
A Person Who Remediates Britain's Most Difficult Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – everything. In their stickiest times, individuals depend on him to restore normalcy.
Can an Famous Institution Survive an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, precarious finances and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's premier cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it restore its legacy?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Torture of Severe Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries been without an consistent treatment remedy – until possibly now.
The Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A violent fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast 35 years ago. Today, his ideology influence the highest echelons of government.
An British Professional With a Crooked Side
With his keen mind and impeccable reputation, it's understandable that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to become uneasy.
The Small Nation That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Center
An extremely rich country has transformed into a key player on the world stage, working to solve some of the most complex conflicts. What are driving this ambitious endeavor?
A Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for International Summitry
Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron thrives on the international stage, where he positions himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a particular former US president. Seven years after their previous encounter, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?
The Dismantling of a Major Aid Agency: Far From Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was not unexpected.
A Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Women
When information about a medical experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread outrage. But the precise truth of the procedures is still partially shrouded.
A "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed enormous amounts of cash to selected participants. But are these stunts simply very clever entertainment – or acts of daring brilliance?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is confronting the prospect that their home may in the near future cease to exist. The urgent issue is: Where are they going to relocate?
One Tragic Case of Youth Destitution
As I encountered a young boy he was 13 and homeless. Even then believed his situation could improve. That hope was sadly mistaken.
A Global AI Competition and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after spending decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he could hold the key to who wins the global AI race.
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