While we reflect on the previous year, a curated list of remarkable feature-length articles emerges. Such accounts explore intricate themes ranging from geopolitical machinations and historical revelations to profoundly human stories.
A Puzzling Author and the Soul of a Country
An author gained prominence in the nineties with sharp satires on power. Although several of his literary peers have encountered censorship or left the country, he continues to sell millions of copies. It raises a key query: Has he turned into an apologist for the regime?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his only route to escape prison was to join the government military. Following fourteen long years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters could still put him in mortal danger.
The Bitter Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was heralded as fundamentally changing the history of our human race. But, some scholars was persuaded. The ensuing intense controversy has taken over the careers of researchers ever since.
The British Cult That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the shocking breadth of abuse it had committed.
A Prime Minister's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
A great many voters expected that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the Britain's commitment to human rights. However, the performance over the first year in office has been strikingly inconsistent.
Shattering a Country's Myth
A documentary following a repentant con artist as she ensnares corrupt individuals with covert recording raises thorny queries: Is she truly changed, and is the director's own intentions?
The Man Who Remediates the UK's Most Difficult Stains
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and cleaned – everything. In their most challenging hours, individuals depend on him to bring back order.
Can an Iconic Museum Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, precarious finances and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it restore its reputation?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Torture of Severe Pregnancy
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an reliable treatment remedy – up until perhaps now.
The Ghost of Extremism in Modern Politics
A violent fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideology permeate the uppermost levels of the state.
An English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret
With his brilliant mind and flawless credentials, it's little wonder that affluent clients trusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to become wary.
A Small State That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Center
An astonishingly rich country has transformed into a key player on the world stage, attempting to solve some of the most long-standing disputes. What are fueling this unprecedented role?
A Inside Look at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle
Deeply disliked at domestically, President Macron relishes the international arena, where he presents himself as the leader uniquely positioned to handle a particular former American leader. Seven years after their previous meeting, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for battle.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Case
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their newborn baby?
The Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Far From Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was far from unforeseen.
A Unethical Mid-Century Study on Indian Mothers
When information about a scientific study in the 1960s became public, there was immense anxiety. But the full nature of what happened is still somewhat unclear.
A "Mozart" 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 lucky contestants. But are these productions simply very clever clickbait – or acts of daring genius?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's people is facing the prospect that their homeland may in the near future become uninhabitable. The urgent question is: Where are they supposed to go?
A Sorrowful Story of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. I still hoped his situation might turn around. That hope was devastatingly misplaced.
A Global AI Competition and a Crucial Defection
In 2020, after spending decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Today, he may hold the secret to who prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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