As we reflect on the past year, a assortment of exceptional feature-length articles stands out. Such pieces probe multifaceted subjects including geopolitical intrigue and historical discoveries to profoundly personal sagas.
The Mysterious Writer and the Conscience of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist gained prominence in the 1990s with biting critiques on autocratic rule. While numerous of his writer peers have encountered suppression or left the nation, he still move millions of books. It poses a pressing question: Has the author turned into an supporter for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his only path out of incarceration was to enlist in the regime forces. After 14 years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may now put him in mortal danger.
The Acrimonious Feud Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The discovery of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in 2001 was proclaimed as fundamentally re-writing the story of our human race. Yet, some scholars was convinced. The resulting bitter scholarly debate has taken over the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A British Religious Group That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her family joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the disturbing extent of abuse it had carried out.
A Leader's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
Numerous followers hoped that the former human rights lawyer would restore the UK's dedication to international law. However, the track record over the first year in office has been curiously ambiguous.
Shattering a Country's Identity
A film tracking a repentant fraudster as she records unscrupulous individuals with covert recording raises complex queries: Is this person really changed, and is the director's true methods?
The Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Darkest Stains
From crime scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and cleaned – everything. In their darkest hours, people depend on him to restore order.
Will an Renowned Museum Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by restitution claims, precarious funding and the discovery of an internal thief, Britain's number one cultural institution is in a major crisis. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Torture of Extreme Pregnancy
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has long been without an effective treatment solution – up until potentially now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A militant fanatic and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideology influence the highest echelons of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his keen intellect and flawless credentials, it's no surprise that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their wealth. Until they started to become uneasy.
A Tiny Nation That Became the Global Diplomatic Capital
An incredibly rich Gulf state has transformed into a major player on the international scene, striving to solve some of the most intractable disputes. Which factors are behind this unprecedented project?
A Close-Up View at a Leader Preparing for Global Battle
Extremely disliked at home, the French leader enjoys the international stage, where he presents himself as the leader uniquely positioned to deal with a particular former American leader. 7 years after their previous encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the summit.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the child of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?
The End of a Global Development Organization: Not Universal Regret
When efforts were made to dismantle a major US aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was not unforeseen.
The Disturbing 1960s Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When information about a medical experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was immense anxiety. But the full truth of the procedures is still somewhat unclear.
The "Master" of the Online Age
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and distributed enormous sums of money to selected participants. But are these stunts simply very savvy clickbait – or works of artistic genius?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's people is grappling with the possibility that their home may soon be submerged. The critical question is: Where are they supposed to go?
A Sorrowful Case of Childhood Homelessness
When I encountered a young boy he was 13 and without a home. I still believed his life could improve. I was devastatingly wrong.
The Global AI Competition and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after spending decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he might hold the answers to who wins the global technological rivalry.
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