Upon look back on the past year, a curated list of remarkable feature-length articles stands out. These narratives delve into intricate subjects ranging from geopolitical machinations and scientific discoveries to deeply personal sagas.
A Puzzling Author and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
An author rose to fame in the 1990s with sharp commentaries on power. While several of his literary contemporaries have faced suppression or fled the country, he continues to move millions of books. This poses a key query: Has he turned into an apologist for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his sole way out of incarceration was to enlist in the regime forces. Following 14 long years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers might still cost him his life.
The Acrimonious Argument Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The discovery of ancient bones in the Chadian sands in 2001 was hailed as fundamentally rewriting the narrative of our species. However, not everyone was persuaded. The ensuing intense controversy has consumed the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Hid in the Open
One woman was only a child when her family became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in reveal the shocking extent of mistreatment it had committed.
The Prime Minister's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights
A great many supporters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's dedication to human rights. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been strikingly inconsistent.
Shattering a Nation's Identity
A film tracking a repentant master criminal as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with covert recording raises complex queries: Is this person truly changed, and is the director's own methods?
The Man Who Cleans Britain's Most Difficult Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their stickiest moments, people turn to him to bring back peace.
Can an Renowned Museum Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by debates over its collection, precarious finances and the revelation of an internal thief, the UK's leading museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it salvage its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Agony of Extreme Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an reliable treatment solution – up until potentially now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Government
A militant extremist and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology influence the uppermost levels of the state.
The British Professional With a Crooked Side
With his keen intellect and impeccable background, it's no surprise that affluent clients entrusted him with their wealth. Then they started to get uneasy.
The Tiny Nation That Became the Global Diplomatic Hub
An astonishingly wealthy Gulf state has risen as a significant actor on the world stage, working to solve some of the most complex disputes. What are driving this ambitious endeavor?
An Inside View at a President Gearing Up for International Summitry
Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader relishes the international stage, where he presents himself as the statesman most equipped to manage a certain sitting US president. 7 years after their previous meeting, a writer joined him as he readied himself for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, charged with killing their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Major Development Agency: Far From Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a major US aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was not unexpected.
A Shocking Mid-Century Study on South Asian Women
When information about a scientific study in the 1960s were revealed, there was immense shock. But the exact truth of the procedures is still somewhat unclear.
The "Master" of the Online Age
He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours underground – and showered huge amounts of money to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever entertainment – or acts of daring brilliance?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's population is confronting the reality that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The urgent issue is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
One Tragic Story of Youth Destitution
As I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. Even then believed his life could change for the better. I was devastatingly misplaced.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Pivotal Move
In 2020, after living decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Today, he might possess the secret to who wins the worldwide AI race.
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