While we reflect on the year gone by, a assortment of outstanding long-form articles shines. Such accounts probe multifaceted subjects ranging from political machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly human journeys.
The Mysterious Writer and the Soul of a Country
An author gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with sharp satires on power. While numerous of his writer peers have faced censorship or left the nation, he still move millions of copies. It prompts a pertinent query: Has the author become an apologist for the establishment?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The tale of a young man, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his sole path to escape prison was to join the regime forces. After fourteen years, his past as one of Assad's fighters may still get him killed.
The Bitter Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The unearthing of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was hailed as completely re-writing the story of our species. However, not everyone was in agreement. The subsequent intense controversy has dominated the careers of researchers ever since.
A UK Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was only a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped expose the shocking extent of abuse it had committed.
A Prime Minister's Curious Stance on International Law
Numerous voters anticipated that the prime minister would renew the the nation's dedication to human rights. However, the record over the first year in office has been curiously inconsistent.
Breaking a Country's Myth
A documentary following a remorseful fraudster as she sets up corrupt clients with covert recording poses complex queries: Is she genuinely a new person, and what are the filmmaker's own motives?
A Man Who Cleans Britain's Most Difficult Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and restored – it all. In their stickiest hours, people rely on him to restore normalcy.
Will an Famous Museum Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by debates over its collection, strained finances and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's number one cultural institution is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it salvage its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Torture of Severe Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an reliable treatment remedy – up until potentially now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideas permeate the very highest echelons of the state.
The English Professional With a Crooked Side
With his sharp intellect and sterling background, it's little wonder that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their wealth. Then they began to become suspicious.
A Small State That Emerged as the World's Mediation Hub
An extremely wealthy country has transformed into a key actor on the world stage, working to broker peace in some of the most intractable disputes. Which factors are behind this ambitious role?
A Inside View at a President Preparing for International Summitry
Extremely disliked at home, President Macron enjoys the international stage, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a certain sitting US president. 7 years after their last meeting, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the summit.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Case
How did the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old baby?
An End of a Major Development Organization: Far From Universal Regret
When actions were made to wind down a prominent aid agency, many around the world were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.
A Shocking 1960s Study on Indian Women
When information about a medical experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was immense outrage. But the full truth of the procedures remains somewhat shrouded.
A "Mozart" of the Attention Economy
He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours underground – and given away vast sums of money to selected participants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever clickbait – or acts of avant garde brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is facing the prospect that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The urgent issue is: To where are they supposed to go?
One Tragic Case of Youth Homelessness
As I met Craig he was 13 and homeless. I still hoped his life might improve. That hope was devastatingly mistaken.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Crucial Move
In the recent past, after living half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he might hold the answers to which nation wins the global technological rivalry.
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