While we look back on the year gone by, a curated list of outstanding long-form pieces emerges. These narratives explore intricate themes including political machinations and scientific discoveries to deeply personal journeys.
The Mysterious Author and the Moral Fabric of a Country
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the nineties with scathing commentaries on power. Whereas numerous of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or left the nation, he continues to move vast numbers of books. This poses a pressing query: Has he turned into an supporter for the establishment?
Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his only way out of prison was to enlist in the regime military. After 14 years, his history as one of Assad's soldiers could still put him in mortal danger.
The Acrimonious Argument Over Our Earliest Origins
The finding of ancient remains in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as fundamentally rewriting the story of our human race. However, some scholars was persuaded. The subsequent heated argument has consumed the careers of scholars ever since.
The UK Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was only a young girl when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped reveal the appalling scale of mistreatment it had carried out.
The Prime Minister's Puzzling Stance on Human Rights
Numerous followers expected that the prime minister would renew the Britain's commitment to human rights. But, the record over the first year in office has been notably inconsistent.
Challenging a Nation's Myth
A documentary following a repentant fraudster as she ensnares corrupt individuals with covert recording raises thorny queries: Is this person genuinely a new person, and is the filmmaker's own intentions?
The Man Who Cleans Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and restored – it all. In their stickiest moments, individuals depend on him to restore order.
Can an Renowned Museum Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by debates over its collection, difficult finances and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's number one museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to salvage its reputation?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Severe Condition
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an reliable medical end – until perhaps now.
A Spectre of Extremism in Modern Government
A militant fanatic and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. Today, his ideology shape the uppermost echelons of government.
The British Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his sharp mind and sterling background, it's understandable that affluent individuals trusted him with their assets. Until they began to get suspicious.
The Tiny Nation That Became the Global Diplomatic Hub
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has become a key actor on the world stage, working to solve some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are fueling this ambitious endeavor?
An Close-Up View at a Leader Preparing for Global Battle
Deeply unpopular at home, President Macron thrives on the world stage, where he positions himself as the leader most equipped to deal with a particular former US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he prepared for the summit.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with killing their two-week-old infant?
The End of a Global Development Agency: Far From Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was far from unforeseen.
A Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Women
When details about a scientific experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was immense outrage. But the precise story of the procedures remains partially shrouded.
The "Genius" of the Online Age
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and distributed vast sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply very clever clickbait – or works of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Rising Seas
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is confronting the possibility that their islands may in the near future cease to exist. The urgent issue is: To where are they supposed to go?
A Tragic Case of Childhood Homelessness
When I encountered Craig he was 13 and homeless. Even then believed his life might turn around. That hope was tragically wrong.
A International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Defection
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he could possess the key to who prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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