While we consider the previous year, a assortment of outstanding long-form pieces emerges. These narratives explore multifaceted topics from political machinations and scientific discoveries to profoundly personal stories.
A Enigmatic Author and the Conscience of a Country
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the nineties with scathing satires on authoritarianism. While numerous of his literary peers have encountered suppression or fled the nation, he still move millions of copies. This prompts a pertinent question: Has the author become an apologist for the regime?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Brutal Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was told that his sole way out of incarceration was to enlist in the regime forces. After fourteen long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters may now get him killed.
The Fierce Feud Over Our Ancient Beginnings
The finding of ancient bones in the Chadian sands in 2001 was hailed as fundamentally changing the story of our human race. However, not everyone was convinced. The resulting bitter scholarly debate has consumed the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was only a young girl when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the appalling extent of exploitation it had perpetrated.
A Leader's Curious Stance on Human Rights
Many followers anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the Britain's commitment to human rights. But, the performance over the first year in office has been notably inconsistent.
Challenging a Country's Myth
A documentary following a remorseful fraudster as she sets up unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras raises thorny questions: Is she truly changed, and what are the director's own intentions?
The Person Who Cleans Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has seen – and cleaned – everything. In their most challenging moments, individuals rely on him to restore peace.
Will an Famous Institution Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, precarious finances and the exposure of an internal thief, Britain's number one cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Is it possible to salvage its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Severe Condition
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an effective treatment remedy – until potentially now.
A Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A violent extremist and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. Today, his teachings permeate the uppermost levels of government.
An British Professional With a Fraudulent Secret
With his keen intellect and sterling reputation, it's understandable that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their assets. Until they began to become uneasy.
A Small State That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Center
An astonishingly wealthy country has transformed into a significant actor on the international scene, striving to mediate some of the most long-standing disputes. What are behind this ambitious project?
A Close-Up View at a President Gearing Up for Global Battle
Extremely unpopular at domestically, President Macron thrives on the world stage, where he positions himself as the leader uniquely positioned to deal with a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their last meeting, a writer joined him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the child of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with killing their two-week-old baby?
An Dismantling of a Major Development Agency: Far From Widespread Regret
When actions were made to wind down a prominent aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.
The Unethical 1960s Study on South Asian Women
When information about a scientific experiment in the 1960s became public, there was immense outrage. But the full truth of the events remains somewhat contested.
The "Master" of the Attention Economy
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and showered huge amounts of cash to lucky participants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of artistic genius?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's population is grappling with the reality that their home may soon be submerged. The critical question is: To where are they going to go?
One Sorrowful Case of Youth Homelessness
When I met a young boy he was 13 and without a home. I still thought his situation might change for the better. I was sadly misplaced.
The International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Move
In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he could hold the answers to which nation wins the global AI race.
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