While we consider the past year, a assortment of exceptional feature-length articles stands out. Such accounts delve into multifaceted topics including geopolitical intrigue and historical discoveries to deeply human sagas.
The Enigmatic Author and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
An author became known in the nineties with scathing critiques on power. While several of his literary contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the nation, he still move millions of copies. It raises a key question: Has he turned into an defender for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his only way out of prison was to join the government forces. After 14 years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may now put him in mortal danger.
A Bitter Dispute Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The unearthing of ancient bones in the Djurab sands in 2001 was heralded as completely rewriting the narrative of our species. However, not everyone was convinced. The ensuing intense argument has taken over the lives of researchers ever since.
A British Cult That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the disturbing scale of abuse it had carried out.
A Prime Minister's Puzzling Record on International Law
Numerous voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's dedication to human rights. However, the record over the past year has been strikingly mixed.
Challenging a Nation's Myth
A documentary featuring a remorseful fraudster as she sets up unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras poses complex questions: Is she genuinely changed, and what are the director's own methods?
The Person Who Remediates Britain's Darkest Scenes
From crime scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and cleaned – everything. In their stickiest moments, families turn to him to bring back order.
Will an Renowned Museum Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Beset by colonial controversy, precarious funding and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's premier cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it restore its standing?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Torture of Extreme Condition
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has long been without an effective treatment end – until possibly now.
The Legacy of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A violent extremist and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his teachings shape the uppermost echelons of government.
An English Professional With a Fraudulent Secret
With his sharp intellect and flawless credentials, it's no surprise that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to become wary.
A Tiny Nation That Became the Global Mediation Hub
An incredibly wealthy country has become a key actor on the international scene, working to broker peace in some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are behind this unprecedented role?
An Inside View at a President Preparing for Global Battle
Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron relishes the international arena, where he positions himself as the statesman best placed to handle a particular sitting American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Trial of a Tragic Story
What led to the child of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with killing their two-week-old baby?
The End of a Major Aid Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the world were surprised. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was not unexpected.
A Disturbing 1960s Study on South Asian Women
When details about a medical experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread anxiety. But the full story of the events is still partially shrouded.
The "Mozart" of the Online Age
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and showered enormous amounts of cash to lucky participants. But are these videos simply very clever entertainment – or works of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is facing the reality that their islands may soon cease to exist. The critical issue is: Where are they going to go?
One Tragic Story of Childhood Destitution
When I met a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. I still hoped his life might improve. I was tragically mistaken.
The International AI Race and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after spending decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he might possess the secret to who wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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