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As we consider the year gone by, a curated list of exceptional feature-length articles shines. Such accounts explore complex topics ranging from geopolitical intrigue and scientific discoveries to deeply human journeys.

The Mysterious Author and the Moral Fabric of a Nation

Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with scathing commentaries on power. While many of his writer contemporaries have faced suppression or left the country, he continues to move vast numbers of copies. It raises a pressing query: Has the author evolved into an defender for the establishment?

Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Devastating Conflict

The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his only path out of prison was to enlist in the regime forces. Following fourteen long years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters could now cost him his life.

The Bitter Argument Over Our Earliest Origins

The discovery of ancient remains in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as fundamentally changing the story of our human race. But, a faction was convinced. The resulting intense controversy has consumed the lives of researchers ever since.

The UK Cult That Operated in the Open

One woman was just a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the appalling breadth of mistreatment it had committed.

The Leader's Curious Record on International Law

Numerous voters hoped that the prime minister would restore the Britain's dedication to human rights. But, the performance over the first year in office has been curiously inconsistent.

Breaking a Nation's Myth

A film following a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras asks thorny queries: Is this person truly a new person, and is the filmmaker's true methods?

The Person Who Cleans Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes

From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and restored – everything. In their darkest times, people turn to him to bring back order.

Will an Famous Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?

Beset by debates over its collection, difficult funding and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it salvage its standing?

Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Extreme Pregnancy

Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an effective medical solution – until perhaps now.

A Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Government

A violent fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology influence the very highest echelons of the state.

An English Professional With a Dishonest Side

With his keen intellect and sterling background, it's no surprise that affluent clients trusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to become wary.

The Small Nation That Became the World's Diplomatic Capital

An incredibly rich country has become a significant actor on the world stage, working to solve some of the most intractable disputes. What are behind this ambitious endeavor?

A Close-Up Look at a Leader Gearing Up for International Battle

Deeply disliked at domestically, the French leader relishes the world arena, where he presents himself as the leader best placed to manage a certain sitting US president. 7 years after their previous meeting, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.

Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case

How did the child of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old baby?

An Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Not Widespread Mourning

When efforts were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was far from unforeseen.

A Disturbing Mid-Century Study on Indian Mothers

When details about a scientific experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread shock. But the full nature of what happened remains partially contested.

The "Genius" of the Attention Age

He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and given away vast sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever entertainment – or acts of daring brilliance?

Existence in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Seas

With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's population is facing the possibility that their homeland may soon become uninhabitable. The urgent question is: To where are they going to relocate?

One Tragic Story of Childhood Homelessness

When I met a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. I still thought his situation could improve. That hope was sadly misplaced.

A Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Move

In the recent past, after spending decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Now, he could possess the secret to who prevails in the worldwide AI race.

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