The Top Long-Form Reads of the Year: An Collection of Thought-Provoking Writing
While we consider the previous year, a curated list of exceptional in-depth articles emerges. Such accounts delve into complex subjects including geopolitical machinations and scientific discoveries to deeply human journeys.
The Mysterious Author and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the 1990s with biting commentaries on autocratic rule. Whereas many of his literary peers have encountered censorship or left the country, he still move vast numbers of copies. This poses a pressing query: Has the author become an apologist for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The story of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his sole way to escape prison was to enlist in the government forces. Following fourteen years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might still put him in mortal danger.
The Acrimonious Argument Over Our Earliest Origins
The discovery of ancient remains in the Chadian desert in 2001 was hailed as completely re-writing the story of our species. However, some scholars was convinced. The resulting bitter scholarly debate has dominated the lives of researchers ever since.
The British Cult That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the shocking scale of mistreatment it had carried out.
The Statesman's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights
Many supporters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would restore the Britain's commitment to international law. Yet, the track record over the past year has been notably ambiguous.
Shattering a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary tracking a repentant con artist as she records unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras asks difficult questions: Is she genuinely changed, and is the director's own intentions?
A Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Darkest Scenes
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and cleaned – it all. In their darkest times, individuals turn to him to restore normalcy.
Will an Renowned Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by debates over its collection, difficult finances and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's premier museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Extreme Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries lacked an effective treatment remedy – up until potentially now.
A Ghost of Extremism in Modern Politics
A violent fanatic and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. Now, his ideology permeate the very highest echelons of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret
With his keen mind and flawless background, it's understandable that affluent individuals trusted him with their assets. Then they started to get wary.
A Tiny State That Became the World's Diplomatic Center
An astonishingly wealthy country has become a key force on the international scene, attempting to broker peace in some of the most long-standing disputes. Which factors are behind this ambitious role?
An Inside View at a President Preparing for International Battle
Deeply unpopular at domestically, President Macron relishes the world arena, where he positions himself as the statesman best placed to deal with a particular sitting American leader. 7 years after their last meeting, a writer joined him as he prepared for battle.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Story
What led to the child of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their newborn infant?
An End of a Major Aid Agency: Not Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was not unexpected.
The Unethical Mid-Century Study on South Asian Women
When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread shock. But the precise story of what happened is still somewhat contested.
A "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and showered enormous sums of money to lucky participants. But are these videos simply very savvy entertainment – or acts of avant garde brilliance?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's population is facing the reality that their homeland may soon become uninhabitable. The pressing question is: Where are they going to go?
A Sorrowful Case of Youth Destitution
As I met a young boy he was 13 and without a home. I still hoped his situation might turn around. I was devastatingly misplaced.
A International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after living decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he might possess the answers to which nation prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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