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While we reflect on the year gone by, a curated list of exceptional long-form articles stands out. Such narratives delve into complex topics ranging from geopolitical machinations and historical revelations to profoundly human stories.

The Mysterious Author and the Soul of a Nation

Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the nineties with sharp critiques on power. Whereas numerous of his writer peers have encountered suppression or fled the nation, he continues to sell vast numbers of books. It raises a pressing query: Has the author turned into an defender for the establishment?

Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Civil War

The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his sole route to escape prison was to enlist in the government military. Following 14 years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might still get him killed.

The Acrimonious Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings

The finding of ancient bones in the Djurab sands in 2001 was hailed as radically re-writing the narrative of our human race. However, a faction was in agreement. The subsequent intense scholarly debate has dominated the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.

The British Sect That Hid in Plain Sight

One woman was just a young girl when her household joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped expose the disturbing extent of mistreatment it had carried out.

The Prime Minister's Curious Record on International Law

Many supporters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the UK's commitment to international law. However, the performance over the past year has been strikingly ambiguous.

Challenging a Nation's Identity

A documentary featuring a repentant fraudster as she sets up corrupt clients with hidden cameras asks difficult queries: Is this person genuinely changed, and is the filmmaker's true motives?

A Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Darkest Scenes

From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and cleaned – it all. In their most challenging moments, individuals depend on him to restore peace.

Can an Famous Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?

Burdened by colonial controversy, precarious finances and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's leading cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it salvage its reputation?

Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Suffering of Severe Condition

Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries been without an consistent treatment remedy – up until potentially now.

The Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Government

A violent extremist and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideas shape the very highest levels of the state.

An British Professional With a Fraudulent Side

With his keen intellect and sterling reputation, it's understandable that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to get uneasy.

A Small Nation That Became the World's Diplomatic Center

An incredibly rich country has transformed into a significant player on the world stage, attempting to broker peace in some of the most long-standing disputes. Which factors are fueling this ambitious endeavor?

A Close-Up View at a President Gearing Up for Global Battle

Deeply unpopular at domestically, President Macron thrives on the international arena, where he projects himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a certain sitting American leader. 7 years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he prepared for battle.

Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Story

What led to the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with the death of their newborn infant?

An Dismantling of a Major Aid Agency: Not Widespread Regret

When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was far from unforeseen.

A Disturbing 1960s Study on Indian Women

When details about a scientific study in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread outrage. But the full nature of the procedures remains partially contested.

A "Mozart" of the Attention Age

He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and given away vast sums of money to selected participants. But are these productions simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or acts of avant garde genius?

Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas

With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's population is confronting the possibility that their homeland may in the near future cease to exist. The urgent issue is: To where are they going to relocate?

One Tragic Case of Youth Homelessness

As I encountered Craig he was thirteen and without a home. Even then hoped his life could improve. I was tragically wrong.

A Global AI Race and a Key Defection

In the recent past, after living half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he may hold the answers to who prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.

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