As we look back on the past year, a assortment of remarkable feature-length articles emerges. Such accounts explore multifaceted topics from political machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly human sagas.
A Enigmatic Author and the Soul of a Nation
An author became known in the post-Soviet era with sharp commentaries on autocratic rule. Whereas several of his literary contemporaries have encountered censorship or left the nation, he continues to sell millions of copies. This prompts a pressing question: Has he become an apologist for the establishment?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his sole way out of incarceration was to join the government forces. After 14 long years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may still get him killed.
A Bitter Feud Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of ancient bones in the Djurab sands in 2001 was hailed as completely rewriting the story of our human race. However, a faction was persuaded. The resulting bitter scholarly debate has consumed the careers of researchers ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the disturbing extent of exploitation it had perpetrated.
A Statesman's Curious Record on International Law
Many followers hoped that the prime minister would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to international law. Yet, the performance over the first year in office has been strikingly mixed.
Challenging a Country's Myth
A documentary featuring a repentant master criminal as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras poses complex questions: Is she genuinely a new person, and is the director's true motives?
A Man Who Cleans the UK's Darkest Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and restored – everything. In their stickiest moments, families depend on him to bring back order.
Will an Renowned Museum Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by debates over its collection, difficult funding and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's number one museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Severe Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long lacked an effective treatment end – until perhaps now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A violent fanatic and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a political pariah 35 years ago. Today, his ideas shape the very highest echelons of government.
The English Professional With a Dishonest Side
With his keen mind and impeccable credentials, it's little wonder that affluent individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to become wary.
A Tiny State That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Capital
An incredibly rich Gulf state has risen as a significant force on the international scene, working to solve some of the most long-standing disputes. Which factors are behind this unprecedented role?
An Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for International Summitry
Deeply unpopular at domestically, President Macron thrives on the world arena, where he positions himself as the leader best placed to manage a certain former US president. Seven years after their last meeting, a writer joined him as he prepared for the summit.
During the Trial of a Tragic Case
How did the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, charged with the death of their newborn baby?
An End of a Major Development Agency: Not Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was far from unforeseen.
The Disturbing 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the sixties became public, there was widespread shock. But the exact story of what happened remains partially contested.
A "Master" of the Online Age
He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and showered huge sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or works of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's population is confronting the prospect that their islands may in the near future cease to exist. The pressing question is: Where are they going to go?
A Tragic Story of Youth Destitution
As I met a young boy he was 13 and without a home. Even then believed his situation might improve. I was devastatingly mistaken.
A International AI Race and a Crucial Move
In the recent past, after living decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Today, he could hold the answers to which nation prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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