While we look back on the past year, a assortment of outstanding long-form stories shines. These accounts explore complex themes including political intrigue and historical revelations to deeply human sagas.
A Puzzling Author and the Conscience of a Country
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the 1990s with scathing satires on power. Although several of his literary peers have encountered suppression or fled the country, he still move millions of copies. This raises a pertinent question: Has the author evolved into an apologist for the regime?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his only route out of prison was to join the regime forces. After 14 long years, his past as one of Assad's soldiers may now cost him his life.
A Acrimonious Feud Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of ancient bones in the Djurab sands in 2001 was hailed as fundamentally changing the history of our human race. Yet, some scholars was persuaded. The subsequent bitter scholarly debate has consumed the careers of researchers ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was only a young girl when her household joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the appalling extent of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
The Leader's Unexpected Stance on International Law
Many supporters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to human rights. However, the track record over the past year has been strikingly inconsistent.
Shattering a Nation's Myth
A documentary tracking a repentant master criminal as she records unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras asks thorny queries: Is she truly reformed, and what are the filmmaker's own motives?
The Man Who Remediates Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and dealt with – it all. In their darkest times, individuals depend on him to restore peace.
Will an Iconic Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by colonial controversy, precarious finances and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's premier cultural institution is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Is it possible to salvage its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long lacked an reliable medical solution – up until potentially now.
The Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A militant extremist and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his teachings shape the highest echelons of the state.
The British Professional With a Dishonest Side
With his brilliant mind and impeccable credentials, it's no surprise that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to become uneasy.
The Small State That Became the Global Diplomatic Capital
An astonishingly wealthy country has transformed into a significant force on the world stage, working to broker peace in some of the most intractable conflicts. What are fueling this unprecedented role?
A Close-Up Look at a President Gearing Up for International Summitry
Deeply disliked at home, President Macron thrives on the international arena, where he presents himself as the statesman best placed to handle a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their last encounter, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Trial of a Tragic Story
How did the child of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their two-week-old infant?
An End of a Global Aid Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent betrayal was not unexpected.
The Unethical Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Women
When details about a medical study in the 1960s were revealed, there was immense shock. But the full nature of the events remains somewhat shrouded.
The "Master" of the Online Economy
He's spent a full day in slime, two days buried alive – and distributed vast sums of cash to lucky contestants. But are these productions simply very clever entertainment – or acts of artistic genius?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is confronting the prospect that their islands may soon cease to exist. The urgent question is: To where are they going to go?
A Sorrowful Story of Childhood Destitution
When I met Craig he was thirteen and without a home. Even then believed his life could improve. That hope was devastatingly misplaced.
The International AI Race and a Pivotal Defection
In the recent past, after living half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Now, he may hold the key to who prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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