As we consider the year gone by, a curated list of remarkable long-form articles shines. Such accounts delve into intricate themes ranging from geopolitical intrigue and historical revelations to profoundly personal journeys.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Soul of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with biting satires on power. Although numerous of his writer contemporaries have faced censorship or fled the nation, he continues to move millions of copies. It raises a key query: Has the author become an apologist for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The account of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his only route out of prison was to join the regime military. Following 14 years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters may still get him killed.
A Acrimonious Argument Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The finding of fossilised bones in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as fundamentally rewriting the history of our species. Yet, a faction was in agreement. The resulting heated argument has dominated the lives of scholars ever since.
The British Cult That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was only a child when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the disturbing scale of mistreatment it had committed.
A Prime Minister's Curious Record on Human Rights
A great many supporters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's commitment to international law. Yet, the track record over the first year in office has been notably inconsistent.
Breaking a Nation's Identity
A film following a remorseful master criminal as she records unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras asks difficult questions: Is this person genuinely reformed, and is the filmmaker's true intentions?
A Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Darkest Stains
From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – it all. In their darkest moments, individuals rely on him to restore order.
Will an Renowned Museum Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, precarious funding and the exposure of an internal thief, the UK's number one museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Extreme Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an reliable medical solution – until potentially now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent extremist and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideology shape the uppermost echelons of government.
An British Professional With a Dishonest Secret
With his brilliant intellect and impeccable background, it's no surprise that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to become wary.
A Tiny State That Became the Global Mediation Center
An astonishingly rich country has transformed into a significant actor on the world stage, working to solve some of the most long-standing conflicts. Which factors are fueling this ambitious project?
An Close-Up View at a President Preparing for International Summitry
Deeply disliked at home, President Macron thrives on the world stage, where he presents himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to handle a particular sitting US president. Seven years after their last encounter, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Story
What led to the child of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with the death of their newborn infant?
An End of a Major Aid Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When actions 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 latest letdown was far from unexpected.
A Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Women
When details about a medical study in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread outrage. But the full truth of the events remains somewhat unclear.
A "Master" of the Online Age
He's spent a full day in slime, two days underground – and distributed enormous amounts of money to selected participants. But are these stunts simply very clever entertainment – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's population is facing the reality that their homeland may in the near future become uninhabitable. The urgent issue is: To where are they supposed to go?
A Tragic Case of Childhood Homelessness
As I met Craig he was 13 and homeless. I still believed his situation might turn around. That hope was tragically wrong.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he may hold the secret to who wins the global technological rivalry.
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