Upon consider the year gone by, a assortment of remarkable feature-length articles emerges. Such accounts probe complex subjects including political intrigue and scientific revelations to deeply human journeys.
The Puzzling Novelist and the Conscience of a Country
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the nineties with biting commentaries on autocratic rule. Although many of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or fled the nation, he continues to sell vast numbers of copies. It poses a pressing question: Has he turned into an supporter for the Kremlin?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his sole way out of prison was to join the regime forces. After 14 long years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers could still cost him his life.
A Acrimonious Feud Over Our Ancient Beginnings
The finding of fossilised bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as radically rewriting the history of our human race. However, not everyone was persuaded. The resulting bitter scholarly debate has consumed the lives of scholars ever since.
A UK Cult That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her family became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she helped reveal the appalling scale of exploitation it had committed.
The Statesman's Puzzling Stance on Human Rights
Many voters hoped that the prime minister would restore the the nation's commitment to human rights. But, the performance over the first year in office has been notably inconsistent.
Challenging a Nation's Identity
A documentary following a repentant con artist as she sets up unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras poses thorny queries: Is this person really changed, and is the director's own intentions?
The Man Who Remediates Britain's Darkest Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and dealt with – it all. In their darkest hours, individuals depend on him to restore order.
Can an Renowned Museum Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, strained finances and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's number one museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to repair its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Torture of Severe Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has long lacked an effective medical end – until perhaps now.
A Spectre of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A violent extremist and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. Now, his ideology shape the very highest levels of government.
The British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his keen intellect and flawless background, it's no surprise that affluent clients trusted him with their wealth. Then they started to become suspicious.
The Tiny State That Became the World's Diplomatic Capital
An astonishingly wealthy Gulf state has become a significant actor on the international scene, striving to solve some of the most long-standing disputes. What are fueling this ambitious endeavor?
An Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Extremely unpopular at home, President Macron thrives on the world arena, where he projects himself as the leader most equipped to manage a certain former American leader. Seven years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the fray.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Case
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with killing their newborn baby?
An End of a Major Aid Agency: Far From Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to wind down a major US development organization, many around the world were surprised. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest disappointment was not unforeseen.
A Shocking 1960s Experiment on Indian Mothers
When information about a scientific experiment in the sixties became public, there was immense outrage. But the precise truth of the events remains partially unclear.
A "Genius" of the Online Age
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and showered huge sums of cash to lucky contestants. But are these videos 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 grappling with the reality that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The critical question is: To where are they going to relocate?
One Sorrowful Story of Childhood Homelessness
When I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. Even then thought his situation might turn around. That hope was sadly wrong.
The International AI Race and a Key Move
In 2020, after living decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he might hold the secret to which nation prevails in the global AI race.
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