Upon consider the year gone by, a curated list of remarkable feature-length articles stands out. Such accounts delve into complex subjects ranging from political intrigue and scientific revelations to deeply personal stories.
A Enigmatic Writer and the Conscience of a Nation
An author gained prominence in the nineties with sharp satires on autocratic rule. While many of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the nation, he continues to sell millions of books. This prompts a key question: Has he turned into an supporter for the establishment?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The tale of a young man, who at 18 was told that his sole way to escape incarceration was to enlist in the government military. After fourteen long years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers may now cost him his life.
A Bitter Argument Over Our Earliest Origins
The unearthing of ancient bones in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as completely re-writing the narrative of our human race. However, some scholars was convinced. The ensuing bitter scholarly debate has taken over the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Sect That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was only a child when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the shocking scale of abuse it had committed.
The Prime Minister's Curious Stance on International Law
A great many supporters expected that the former human rights lawyer would restore the the nation's dedication to human rights. Yet, the performance over the past year has been strikingly inconsistent.
Shattering a Country's Myth
A documentary tracking a remorseful con artist as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras asks thorny questions: Is she truly a new person, and what are the director's true motives?
The Person Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Difficult Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and cleaned – it all. In their darkest times, people rely on him to restore peace.
Can an Iconic Institution Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by restitution claims, precarious finances and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's premier museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Torture of Severe Condition
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has long been without an effective medical remedy – until perhaps now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A violent extremist and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political pariah 35 years ago. Now, his ideology influence the very highest levels of the state.
An British Professional With a Dishonest Side
With his brilliant intellect and impeccable credentials, it's understandable that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their wealth. Then they started to become uneasy.
A Tiny Nation That Became the Global Mediation Hub
An astonishingly rich country has risen as a major actor on the international scene, attempting to mediate some of the most long-standing disputes. Which factors are driving this ambitious role?
A Close-Up View at a President Preparing for International Summitry
Deeply unpopular at home, President Macron enjoys the world arena, where he projects himself as the leader best placed to manage a particular former American leader. Seven years after their last encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Case
How did the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Major Development Agency: Far From Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest disappointment was not unexpected.
A Disturbing 1960s Experiment on Indian Mothers
When details about a medical study in the sixties came to light, there was immense outrage. But the precise truth of the procedures remains partially unclear.
A "Master" of the Online Age
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days underground – and given away enormous sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever entertainment – or works of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Rising Seas
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's population is confronting the prospect that their home may in the near future be submerged. The critical question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
A Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Destitution
When I met a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. I still thought his life might change for the better. I was tragically misplaced.
The International AI Competition and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after spending decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Today, he might hold the key to which nation wins the global AI race.
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