As we consider the previous year, a selection of remarkable feature-length articles emerges. These accounts probe multifaceted subjects including political intrigue and historical revelations to profoundly human journeys.
A Mysterious Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Country
Victor Pelevin became known in the 1990s with scathing critiques on power. While numerous of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or fled the nation, he still move vast numbers of copies. This poses a pressing question: Has he evolved into an defender for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The account of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his only route to escape prison was to join the government military. Following fourteen long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters may still put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of ancient remains in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was hailed as completely changing the history of our species. However, not everyone was convinced. The subsequent heated argument has taken over the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Cult That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she helped uncover the appalling breadth of exploitation it had perpetrated.
The Leader's Unexpected Record on International Law
Numerous followers expected that the prime minister would renew the the nation's commitment to international law. But, the track record over the past year has been strikingly inconsistent.
Shattering a Country's Myth
A film featuring a repentant con artist as she sets up corrupt individuals with hidden cameras raises thorny questions: Is she really reformed, and what are the director's true motives?
The Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From crime scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and cleaned – it all. In their most challenging times, families depend on him to restore normalcy.
Will an Famous Institution Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by debates over its collection, strained funding and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's number one museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Torture of Extreme Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long been without an effective treatment remedy – until potentially now.
A Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A militant extremist and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a political pariah 35 years ago. Today, his ideas permeate the uppermost levels of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Dishonest Secret
With his brilliant mind and sterling reputation, it's little wonder that high-net-worth individuals trusted him with their assets. Until they began to become uneasy.
The Small State That Became the Global Mediation Capital
An extremely wealthy country has become a major actor on the international scene, striving to broker peace in some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are behind this ambitious role?
An Close-Up Look at a President Preparing for International Battle
Extremely disliked at domestically, the French leader thrives on the world arena, where he projects himself as the leader uniquely positioned to manage a particular former American leader. 7 years after their last encounter, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Story
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with the death of their newborn infant?
The End of a Global Development Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When actions were made to wind down a major US aid agency, many around the globe were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent disappointment was far from unforeseen.
The Disturbing Mid-Century Study on South Asian Women
When details about a scientific study in the sixties became public, there was widespread shock. But the full story of what happened remains somewhat contested.
The "Master" of the Online Age
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and showered enormous amounts of money to lucky contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever entertainment – or acts of avant garde brilliance?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Rising Seas
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's people is confronting the prospect that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The critical issue is: Where are they going to go?
A Sorrowful Case of Childhood Destitution
When I met a young boy he was 13 and without a home. I still hoped his life might improve. I was sadly mistaken.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Move
In 2020, after living decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he might hold the answers to which nation prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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