As we consider the previous year, a curated list of exceptional long-form articles emerges. Such accounts explore multifaceted subjects from geopolitical intrigue and scientific discoveries to profoundly human sagas.
The Mysterious Author and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
An author gained prominence in the nineties with scathing commentaries on power. While several of his literary contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the country, he still move millions of books. It raises a pressing query: Has he become an apologist for the establishment?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole route out of incarceration was to enlist in the regime military. Following 14 long years, his past as one of Assad's fighters might now cost him his life.
The Bitter Dispute Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The finding of ancient bones in the Djurab sands in 2001 was heralded as fundamentally re-writing the story of our human race. However, some scholars was persuaded. The subsequent heated controversy has consumed the lives of scholars ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped expose the appalling scale of abuse it had perpetrated.
A Statesman's Puzzling Stance on International Law
Numerous followers hoped that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to international law. But, the record over the past year has been strikingly ambiguous.
Breaking a Nation's Identity
A film following a repentant master criminal as she sets up corrupt clients with covert recording asks difficult queries: Is this person truly changed, and what are the filmmaker's own methods?
The Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Difficult Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has seen – and cleaned – it all. In their stickiest moments, people depend on him to restore peace.
Can an Famous Museum Survive an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, difficult finances and the discovery of an internal thief, Britain's number one cultural institution is in deep trouble. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its reputation?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Torture of Severe Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries been without an reliable medical solution – until potentially now.
The Legacy of Extremism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology influence the highest levels of the state.
The British Professional With a Dishonest Secret
With his sharp mind and impeccable credentials, it's no surprise that high-net-worth individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to get uneasy.
A Tiny Nation That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Center
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a significant actor on the international scene, working to broker peace in some of the most complex conflicts. Which factors are driving this ambitious role?
An Inside View at a President Preparing for Global Battle
Extremely unpopular at domestically, the French leader thrives on the world stage, where he positions himself as the statesman most equipped to handle a particular former American leader. 7 years after their last meeting, a writer joined him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the child of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An End of a Global Aid Agency: Not Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a major US aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent betrayal was far from unexpected.
A Shocking Mid-Century Study on Indian Women
When information about a medical experiment in the sixties became public, there was immense outrage. But the exact truth of what happened remains somewhat unclear.
A "Master" of the Online Age
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and given away huge sums of cash to selected participants. But are these productions simply very savvy clickbait – or works of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's population is confronting the reality that their homeland may in the near future be submerged. The critical question is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
One Sorrowful Case of Youth Homelessness
As I met a young boy he was 13 and homeless. I still believed his situation might improve. That hope was tragically misplaced.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after living decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he might possess the answers to who wins the global AI race.
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