Upon look back on the previous year, a assortment of remarkable feature-length articles shines. Such pieces probe intricate themes ranging from geopolitical intrigue and historical discoveries to profoundly human stories.
The Mysterious Author and the Soul of a Country
A certain Russian novelist became known in the 1990s with biting satires on autocratic rule. Although several of his literary peers have faced censorship or left the nation, he still sell millions of books. It poses a pertinent question: Has the author become an supporter for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The account of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his only route to escape prison was to join the government military. Following 14 long years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers may now put him in mortal danger.
A Fierce Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The finding of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in 2001 was hailed as fundamentally rewriting the history of our human race. However, a faction was persuaded. The resulting bitter argument has taken over the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Sect That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped uncover the disturbing scale of abuse it had committed.
The Prime Minister's Curious Stance on International Law
Many supporters expected that the prime minister would restore the the nation's commitment to international law. However, the performance over the past year has been notably mixed.
Breaking a Country's Myth
A documentary following a repentant master criminal as she records corrupt individuals with covert recording poses difficult queries: Is this person truly changed, and is the director's true methods?
The Man Who Remediates the UK's Most Difficult Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and restored – everything. In their most challenging moments, families turn to him to restore peace.
Can an Iconic Institution Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, difficult finances and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's leading museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it restore its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries been without an consistent treatment solution – until possibly now.
The Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideology permeate the highest levels of government.
An British Gentleman With a Crooked Secret
With his keen intellect and impeccable reputation, it's no surprise that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their assets. Then they began to get uneasy.
A Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Mediation Center
An incredibly rich Gulf state has risen as a major player on the international scene, attempting to mediate some of the most long-standing disputes. Which factors are behind this unprecedented endeavor?
A Inside Look at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply unpopular at home, President Macron relishes the international arena, where he presents himself as the statesman most equipped to manage a certain former American leader. Seven years after their previous meeting, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Case
How did the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with the death of their two-week-old infant?
The End of a Major Aid Agency: Far From Universal Mourning
When actions were made to wind down a major US development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was not unforeseen.
A Shocking 1960s Experiment on Indian Mothers
When details about a scientific study in the 1960s were revealed, there was immense shock. But the full story of the procedures remains partially unclear.
The "Genius" of the Online Age
He's spent 24 hours in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and given away vast amounts of cash to lucky contestants. But are these videos simply very clever clickbait – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's population is confronting the reality that their islands may in the near future become uninhabitable. The urgent question is: To where are they supposed to go?
A Heartbreaking Case of Youth Destitution
As I met a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still believed his situation could change for the better. That hope was sadly wrong.
A Global AI Race and a Pivotal Defection
In the recent past, after living decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he might possess the answers to who wins the worldwide AI race.
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