Upon consider the past year, a assortment of outstanding long-form pieces emerges. These accounts explore multifaceted themes including political machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly human sagas.
A Puzzling Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Country
A certain Russian novelist became known in the nineties with sharp critiques on authoritarianism. Although numerous of his writer contemporaries have faced censorship or fled the nation, he still sell vast numbers of books. It poses a pertinent question: Has he evolved into an apologist for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Devastating Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his sole route to escape prison was to join the regime military. Following 14 years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters may now get him killed.
A Bitter Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as radically changing the narrative of our species. However, not everyone was in agreement. The resulting intense argument has dominated the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Cult That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the shocking breadth of mistreatment it had carried out.
A Prime Minister's Puzzling Record on International Law
A great many followers hoped that the prime minister would reaffirm the Britain's commitment to international law. However, the performance over the past year has been notably mixed.
Shattering a Nation's Myth
A documentary tracking a remorseful master criminal as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras poses complex questions: Is this person really a new person, and what are the filmmaker's true methods?
A Man Who Remediates Britain's Darkest Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and restored – it all. In their darkest hours, individuals rely on him to bring back normalcy.
Will an Iconic Institution Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, difficult finances and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's number one museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Severe Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an reliable treatment remedy – until potentially now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A militant extremist and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a political outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his teachings shape the uppermost levels of the state.
The English Professional With a Dishonest Side
With his sharp mind and impeccable credentials, it's no surprise that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Until they began to get uneasy.
A Tiny Nation That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Capital
An incredibly wealthy country has become a significant force on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most intractable disputes. What are behind this unprecedented role?
A Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle
Extremely disliked at home, President Macron enjoys the international arena, where he presents himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a certain former American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for battle.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Story
How did the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their newborn infant?
The End of a Major Aid Organization: Not Universal Regret
When actions were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was not unforeseen.
The Unethical 1960s Experiment on Indian Mothers
When information about a medical experiment in the sixties came to light, there was widespread anxiety. But the full story of the procedures is still somewhat shrouded.
A "Master" of the Attention Age
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and distributed huge amounts of money to lucky participants. But are these productions simply very clever entertainment – or works of daring brilliance?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is grappling with the prospect that their homeland may soon cease to exist. The critical question is: To where are they going to go?
A Heartbreaking Case of Youth Destitution
As I encountered a young boy he was 13 and homeless. Even then believed his life might turn around. I was devastatingly wrong.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Defection
In 2020, after spending decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he might possess the secret to who wins the global AI race.
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