As we look back on the year gone by, a assortment of outstanding feature-length articles emerges. These narratives delve into multifaceted themes from geopolitical intrigue and scientific discoveries to profoundly personal sagas.
The Puzzling Author and the Conscience of a Country
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the nineties with sharp critiques on power. Although numerous of his literary peers have encountered suppression or fled the nation, he still sell millions of copies. It raises a pertinent question: Has the author turned into an defender for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was told that his only way out of incarceration was to join the government military. After 14 long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could still cost him his life.
A Bitter Argument Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The finding of ancient remains in the Djurab sands in 2001 was heralded as radically rewriting the history of our human race. But, not everyone was persuaded. The subsequent bitter scholarly debate has taken over the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Religious Group That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her household joined the a religious community. As an adult, she helped expose the shocking breadth of exploitation it had committed.
The Leader's Unexpected Record on International Law
Many supporters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would restore the the nation's dedication to human rights. But, the record over the first year in office has been strikingly inconsistent.
Breaking a Country's Identity
A film featuring a repentant master criminal as she ensnares unscrupulous clients with covert recording asks complex questions: Is she really a new person, and what are the director's true intentions?
A Person Who Remediates the UK's Most Difficult Scenes
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and dealt with – everything. In their stickiest times, families turn to him to bring back normalcy.
Will an Renowned Museum Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, difficult finances and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's premier museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it repair its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries been without an reliable medical solution – until possibly now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A violent fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideas influence the highest echelons of the state.
The British Gentleman With a Dishonest Secret
With his keen mind and flawless background, it's no surprise that affluent clients trusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to get wary.
The Tiny Nation That Became the World's Mediation Center
An incredibly wealthy country has become a major force on the international scene, working to solve some of the most complex conflicts. Which factors are driving this unprecedented project?
A Inside Look at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle
Deeply disliked at domestically, President Macron relishes the world stage, where he projects himself as the leader uniquely positioned to manage a certain former US president. 7 years after their last meeting, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the child of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Major Development Organization: Far From Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent disappointment was not unexpected.
A Disturbing Mid-Century Study on South Asian Mothers
When information about a scientific experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was immense anxiety. But the precise story of the procedures is still somewhat shrouded.
The "Master" of the Attention Economy
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and distributed huge amounts of money to selected contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is facing the possibility that their homeland may in the near future become uninhabitable. The critical question is: Where are they supposed to go?
A Sorrowful Case of Childhood Homelessness
As I met Craig he was 13 and without a home. I still believed his life could change for the better. That hope was tragically wrong.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Move
In the recent past, after spending decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he may possess the secret to who wins the worldwide AI race.
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