Upon look back on the year gone by, a assortment of exceptional long-form pieces emerges. Such accounts probe multifaceted subjects from geopolitical machinations and historical revelations to profoundly human sagas.
A Mysterious Writer and the Conscience of a Country
An author gained prominence in the 1990s with sharp critiques on authoritarianism. Although several of his writer peers have faced suppression or left the country, he still sell vast numbers of copies. This raises a pressing query: Has he become an supporter for the regime?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Conflict
The account of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his only way out of incarceration was to join the regime military. Following fourteen years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters may still put him in mortal danger.
The Bitter Dispute Over Our Earliest Origins
The finding of ancient bones in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as fundamentally changing the history of our human race. However, some scholars was persuaded. The resulting bitter argument has dominated the lives of researchers ever since.
A British Religious Group That Hid in the Open
One woman was just a young girl when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the disturbing breadth of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
A Prime Minister's Puzzling Stance on Human Rights
A great many voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the Britain's commitment to international law. However, the track record over the past year has been curiously mixed.
Challenging a Country's Myth
A film following a repentant master criminal as she ensnares corrupt clients with hidden cameras poses complex queries: Is this person genuinely changed, and what are the director's own intentions?
A Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From crime scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and dealt with – it all. In their stickiest times, individuals turn to him to bring back order.
Will an Famous Institution Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, precarious funding and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's premier museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it repair its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Severe Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has long been without an reliable medical end – up until perhaps now.
The Ghost of Extremism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideas permeate the very highest levels of the state.
The English Gentleman With a Crooked Secret
With his brilliant intellect and impeccable background, it's little wonder that wealthy individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to become suspicious.
A Tiny Nation That Became the World's Diplomatic Capital
An extremely rich country has transformed into a key actor on the world stage, attempting to solve some of the most long-standing disputes. What are driving this ambitious role?
A Inside View at a Leader Preparing for International Battle
Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron thrives on the world arena, where he projects himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a particular sitting US president. Seven years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Trial of a Tragic Case
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with killing their two-week-old infant?
An End of a Major Development Agency: Far From Universal Regret
When efforts were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was not unexpected.
The Shocking 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s became public, there was immense outrage. But the exact story of the procedures is still partially shrouded.
The "Genius" of the Online Economy
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and distributed enormous amounts of cash to selected participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or acts of daring brilliance?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the prospect that their homeland may soon cease to exist. The pressing issue is: To where are they going to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Homelessness
When I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. Even then hoped his situation might improve. That hope was devastatingly misplaced.
A International AI Race and a Crucial Move
In 2020, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he might hold the secret to who wins the worldwide AI race.
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