While we reflect on the year gone by, a curated list of exceptional long-form articles shines. Such pieces delve into intricate themes including geopolitical intrigue and historical revelations to profoundly human journeys.
The Mysterious Author and the Moral Fabric of a Country
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with biting satires on authoritarianism. Although several of his writer peers have encountered suppression or left the country, he still move vast numbers of books. It raises a pertinent query: Has the author turned into an apologist for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his sole path to escape prison was to enlist in the government forces. After fourteen long years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers may still get him killed.
A Fierce Dispute Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The finding of fossilised bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was hailed as completely changing the narrative of our human race. But, some scholars was in agreement. The resulting heated argument has consumed the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A British Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the disturbing extent of abuse it had committed.
The Statesman's Puzzling Stance on Human Rights
Many supporters expected that the prime minister would restore the Britain's commitment to human rights. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been curiously inconsistent.
Shattering a Country's Identity
A film featuring a repentant con artist as she sets up corrupt individuals with hidden cameras raises complex questions: Is this person truly changed, and is the filmmaker's true methods?
The Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Traumatic Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and restored – everything. In their darkest hours, individuals turn to him to bring back normalcy.
Can an Renowned Institution Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Beset by debates over its collection, strained funding and the revelation of an internal thief, the UK's number one museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to salvage its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Torture of Severe Condition
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has long been without an effective medical end – until possibly now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A militant fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his teachings influence the highest levels of government.
The English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his brilliant mind and impeccable reputation, it's no surprise that high-net-worth individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to become uneasy.
The Tiny State That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Center
An incredibly wealthy country has risen as a major force on the international scene, working to broker peace in some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are behind this unprecedented endeavor?
An Inside Look at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle
Deeply unpopular at home, the French leader thrives on the world arena, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to handle a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their two-week-old infant?
An End of a Major Development Agency: Not 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 Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was far from unexpected.
A Unethical Mid-Century 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.
The "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's spent 24 hours in slime, 48 hours underground – and distributed huge sums of money to selected contestants. But are these videos simply very savvy entertainment – or works of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is facing the prospect that their homeland may in the near future become uninhabitable. The pressing question is: To where are they going to relocate?
One Sorrowful Story of Childhood Destitution
When I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. I still hoped his situation might turn around. That hope was sadly mistaken.
A International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Move
In 2020, after spending half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he might possess the answers to who prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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