As we consider the year gone by, a assortment of outstanding feature-length articles emerges. These pieces delve into multifaceted subjects ranging from political intrigue and scientific discoveries to profoundly personal stories.
The Mysterious Author and the Conscience of a Nation
An author became known in the 1990s with biting commentaries on power. Although several of his literary peers have faced censorship or fled the country, he continues to sell vast numbers of copies. This poses a pertinent question: Has he turned into an apologist for the regime?
Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Devastating Conflict
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his only path to escape incarceration was to join the regime military. Following 14 long years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might now cost him his life.
The Acrimonious Feud Over Our Ancient Origins
The discovery of ancient bones in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was hailed as fundamentally changing the story of our species. However, some scholars was convinced. The ensuing heated scholarly debate has dominated the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Religious Group That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she helped expose the shocking scale of mistreatment it had carried out.
A Leader's Curious Stance on Human Rights
Many followers hoped that the prime minister would reaffirm the UK's commitment to international law. Yet, the performance over the first year in office has been strikingly ambiguous.
Challenging a Country's Myth
A documentary featuring a repentant fraudster as she sets up corrupt clients with hidden cameras poses difficult questions: Is she really a new person, and what are the director's true methods?
The Man Who Remediates the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and restored – it all. In their stickiest times, families depend on him to bring back peace.
Can an Famous Museum Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by colonial controversy, difficult funding and the revelation of an internal thief, the UK's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to restore its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Severe Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an reliable medical end – up until possibly now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A violent fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political pariah 35 years ago. Now, his ideas influence the very highest levels of the state.
The British Professional With a Dishonest Secret
With his sharp mind and impeccable background, it's understandable that wealthy individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to become wary.
The Small State That Emerged as the Global Mediation Hub
An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has risen as a key player on the world stage, striving to mediate some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are driving this unprecedented endeavor?
A Inside Look at a Leader Preparing for International Battle
Deeply unpopular at domestically, President Macron relishes the world stage, where he presents himself as the leader best placed to deal with a certain former US president. 7 years after their previous meeting, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for the summit.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
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 newborn baby?
The End of a Major Development Agency: Not Widespread Regret
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.
A Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Women
When details about a scientific study in the sixties became public, there was immense outrage. But the precise nature of the events remains somewhat shrouded.
A "Mozart" of the Attention Age
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days underground – and given away enormous sums of cash to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is confronting the reality that their homeland may soon become uninhabitable. The urgent issue is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Case of Childhood Destitution
As I encountered Craig he was thirteen and homeless. I still hoped his situation could improve. I was sadly mistaken.
A International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after living decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he may possess the secret to which nation wins the global AI race.
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