As we consider the year gone by, a selection of remarkable long-form stories stands out. These accounts delve into intricate subjects including political machinations and historical revelations to deeply human journeys.
A Enigmatic Writer and the Soul of a Country
An author rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with biting satires on power. While several of his literary contemporaries have faced censorship or left the country, he still move millions of books. It poses a pressing query: Has he turned into an defender for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The tale of a young man, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his sole way out of prison was to enlist in the regime military. After fourteen long years, his past as one of Assad's fighters could now put him in mortal danger.
The Bitter Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of ancient remains in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was hailed as completely changing the narrative of our human race. Yet, some scholars was in agreement. The resulting heated controversy has dominated the lives of researchers ever since.
The UK Sect That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was only a young girl when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in uncover the appalling extent of mistreatment it had committed.
The Statesman's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
A great many voters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the Britain's commitment to international law. However, the record over the past year has been curiously mixed.
Breaking a Country's Myth
A documentary tracking a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with covert recording asks complex questions: Is she really a new person, and what are the filmmaker's true intentions?
A Person Who Remediates Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and cleaned – everything. In their most challenging moments, families depend on him to restore order.
Will an Iconic Museum Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by restitution claims, precarious funding and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's number one museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it restore its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Extreme Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries been without an reliable treatment solution – up until perhaps now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A violent fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. Now, his ideology influence the very highest echelons of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Dishonest Secret
With his sharp intellect and impeccable credentials, it's little wonder that affluent individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to get uneasy.
A Small Nation That Became the World's Mediation Hub
An extremely rich Gulf state has become a key actor on the world stage, working to broker peace in some of the most long-standing disputes. What are behind this unprecedented endeavor?
A Inside View at a President Preparing for Global Battle
Extremely disliked at home, the French leader relishes the international stage, where he projects himself as the leader most equipped to deal with a certain sitting US president. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for battle.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the child of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her companion, charged with killing their two-week-old infant?
An End of a Major Aid Agency: Not Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was not unexpected.
The Unethical Mid-Century Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a scientific study in the 1960s came to light, there was immense outrage. But the full story of the events is still partially unclear.
The "Mozart" of the Attention Age
He's endured a full day in slime, two days buried alive – and showered enormous amounts of cash to lucky contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is grappling with the reality that their homeland may in the near future be submerged. The critical issue is: To where are they going to relocate?
A Sorrowful Story of Youth Homelessness
As I encountered a young boy he was 13 and without a home. I still believed his situation might turn around. I was devastatingly misplaced.
The Global AI Competition and a Crucial Move
In 2020, after living decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he could possess the answers to which nation wins the worldwide AI race.
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