As we look back on the past year, a assortment of remarkable feature-length articles shines. Such narratives explore multifaceted themes from geopolitical intrigue and historical discoveries to deeply personal sagas.
The Enigmatic Writer and the Soul of a Nation
An author gained prominence in the 1990s with sharp critiques on autocratic rule. While numerous of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or left the country, he still sell millions of books. This raises a key question: Has the author become an supporter for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole route to escape prison was to join the regime military. Following fourteen years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might now get him killed.
The Acrimonious Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of ancient bones in the Chadian sands in 2001 was proclaimed as completely rewriting the history of our species. Yet, some scholars was persuaded. The resulting intense scholarly debate has consumed the lives of scholars ever since.
A British Religious Group That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her family joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the appalling extent of abuse it had perpetrated.
The Statesman's Unexpected Stance on International Law
A great many voters hoped that the prime minister would reaffirm the UK's dedication to human rights. But, the track record over the first year in office has been curiously inconsistent.
Breaking a Country's Identity
A documentary following a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares corrupt clients with covert recording poses difficult queries: Is this person genuinely reformed, and is the filmmaker's own methods?
A Man Who Remediates the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and dealt with – everything. In their stickiest times, families depend on him to bring back order.
Will an Iconic Institution Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, strained finances and the revelation of an insider theft, the UK's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it restore its reputation?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Torture of Severe Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has long lacked an reliable treatment solution – up until possibly now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A militant fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political pariah 35 years ago. Now, his ideology influence the very highest levels of the state.
An English Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his keen mind and impeccable background, it's understandable that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their assets. Then they began to get suspicious.
A Tiny Nation That Emerged as the Global Mediation Capital
An incredibly rich Gulf state has risen as a key force on the international scene, attempting to broker peace in some of the most long-standing disputes. Which factors are fueling this ambitious role?
A Close-Up Look at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply disliked at domestically, President Macron relishes the world stage, where he positions himself as the leader uniquely positioned to handle a certain sitting American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the summit.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the child of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with killing their newborn infant?
The Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a major US aid agency, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was not unexpected.
A Disturbing Mid-Century Study on Indian Women
When information about a medical experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread shock. But the exact nature of what happened remains partially shrouded.
The "Genius" of the Attention Economy
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days underground – and given away huge sums of money to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply very clever clickbait – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is grappling with the possibility that their homeland may in the near future be submerged. The urgent issue is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
A Tragic Case of Childhood Homelessness
When I met a young boy he was 13 and homeless. Even then hoped his life could turn around. I was sadly misplaced.
A Global AI Race and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he could possess the answers to which nation wins the global AI race.
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