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Upon reflect on the previous year, a curated list of outstanding feature-length articles shines. These accounts delve into complex subjects including geopolitical intrigue and historical discoveries to deeply human sagas.

The Mysterious Writer and the Conscience of a Country

Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the 1990s with biting commentaries on power. Although several of his writer contemporaries have faced censorship or left the nation, he continues to move vast numbers of copies. This raises a pertinent question: Has he become an apologist for the establishment?

Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Civil War

The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his only route to escape prison was to join the government military. After fourteen years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could now put him in mortal danger.

A Fierce Dispute Over Humanity's Ancient Origins

The finding of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in 2001 was hailed as radically re-writing the story of our species. However, some scholars was convinced. The subsequent heated scholarly debate has consumed the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.

The British Cult That Operated in Plain Sight

Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in reveal the appalling extent of abuse it had carried out.

The Leader's Unexpected Record on Human Rights

A great many followers expected that the former human rights lawyer would renew the the nation's dedication to international law. Yet, the performance over the past year has been curiously inconsistent.

Shattering a Country's Self-Image

A documentary featuring a repentant fraudster as she sets up unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras poses thorny questions: Is this person really reformed, and is the filmmaker's own intentions?

A Man Who Remediates the UK's Most Traumatic Stains

From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their stickiest times, people rely on him to bring back order.

Can an Famous Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?

Beset by restitution claims, strained finances and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's premier museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its standing?

Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Torture of Extreme Pregnancy

Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has long lacked an effective medical end – up until possibly now.

The Spectre of Extremism in Modern Government

A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideology permeate the highest echelons of government.

The English Professional With a Fraudulent Side

With his sharp intellect and sterling background, it's no surprise that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to get uneasy.

The Tiny State That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Center

An extremely wealthy Gulf state has risen as a key force on the international scene, working to mediate some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are driving this unprecedented endeavor?

An Close-Up View at a Leader Preparing for Global Summitry

Extremely unpopular at home, President Macron relishes the world stage, where he presents himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to handle a particular former American leader. 7 years after their previous meeting, a writer joined him as he readied himself for the summit.

Inside the Trial of a Tragic Story

How did the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with killing their newborn baby?

The End of a Major Development Agency: Far From Widespread Regret

When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was far from unforeseen.

The Disturbing Mid-Century Study on South Asian Mothers

When details about a medical experiment in the sixties became public, there was widespread anxiety. But the exact nature of the events is still partially unclear.

The "Master" of the Online Economy

He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours underground – and distributed huge amounts of money to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply very savvy entertainment – or acts of avant garde brilliance?

Existence in a Country Threatened by the Rising Ocean

With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's population is confronting the reality that their home may in the near future cease to exist. The critical question is: Where are they going to go?

One Sorrowful Story of Childhood Destitution

When I met a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. I still hoped his life could change for the better. I was devastatingly wrong.

The International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Defection

In 2020, after living half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he could possess the key to who wins the worldwide technological rivalry.

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