Upon consider the past year, a assortment of exceptional long-form stories stands out. These pieces explore multifaceted themes ranging from geopolitical machinations and scientific discoveries to profoundly personal sagas.
A Mysterious Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Country
An author gained prominence in the 1990s with sharp commentaries on power. Whereas many of his writer peers have faced suppression or left the nation, he still move vast numbers of books. It prompts a key query: Has he become an supporter for the establishment?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only route to escape incarceration was to join the regime forces. Following fourteen long years, his history as one of Assad's fighters could now get him killed.
The Bitter Argument Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The finding of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was hailed as fundamentally changing the story of our species. However, not everyone was in agreement. The subsequent heated scholarly debate has consumed the careers of researchers ever since.
A UK Religious Group That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her household became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the shocking extent of exploitation it had perpetrated.
A Prime Minister's Puzzling Record on International Law
Many voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to human rights. However, the record over the first year in office has been strikingly mixed.
Shattering a Country's Identity
A documentary featuring a repentant con artist as she ensnares corrupt clients with covert recording poses difficult queries: Is she really a new person, and what are the director's true intentions?
The Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Difficult Scenes
From crime scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and restored – everything. In their darkest hours, individuals depend on him to restore peace.
Can an Renowned Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, precarious funding and the revelation of an insider theft, the UK's premier cultural institution is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it salvage its standing?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Severe Condition
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has long been without an reliable medical remedy – until potentially now.
A Spectre of Extremism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his teachings permeate the very highest levels of the state.
An British Professional With a Fraudulent Secret
With his keen intellect and flawless background, it's no surprise that wealthy clients entrusted him with their wealth. Until they started to get suspicious.
A Tiny State That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Center
An astonishingly rich country has risen as a significant actor on the international scene, attempting to mediate some of the most intractable disputes. Which factors are fueling this unprecedented project?
An Inside Look at a Leader Preparing for International Battle
Deeply disliked at home, President Macron enjoys the world stage, where he presents himself as the leader most equipped to handle a particular former American leader. Seven years after their previous meeting, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the summit.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with killing their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Major Aid Agency: Not Universal Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was not unexpected.
The Disturbing Mid-Century Study on Indian Women
When information about a scientific experiment in the 1960s became public, there was widespread anxiety. But the full story of what happened remains partially shrouded.
A "Mozart" of the Attention Age
He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and showered vast amounts of cash to lucky participants. But are these videos simply very savvy clickbait – or acts of daring genius?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's people is facing the possibility that their homeland may in the near future become uninhabitable. The urgent issue is: To where are they going to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Case of Childhood Homelessness
As I met Craig he was thirteen and without a home. I still thought his situation could turn around. I was tragically mistaken.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Pivotal Move
In 2020, after living decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Now, he might hold the answers to who prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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