While we reflect on the previous year, a curated list of outstanding feature-length articles emerges. These pieces explore complex subjects from geopolitical machinations and historical revelations to deeply personal sagas.
The Enigmatic Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Country
A certain Russian novelist became known in the post-Soviet era with scathing satires on autocratic rule. While many of his literary contemporaries have faced censorship or left the country, he still move millions of copies. This prompts a pressing question: Has the author become an apologist for the establishment?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his only route out of prison was to join the regime forces. After fourteen long years, his history as one of Assad's fighters may still put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The finding of ancient remains in the Djurab sands in 2001 was proclaimed as radically changing the history of our species. Yet, some scholars was persuaded. The resulting intense argument has taken over the lives of researchers ever since.
A British Religious Group That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her household joined the a religious community. As an adult, she helped uncover the disturbing breadth of exploitation it had committed.
A Statesman's Puzzling Stance on Human Rights
Numerous followers expected that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's dedication to international law. However, the track record over the first year in office has been strikingly mixed.
Shattering a Nation's Identity
A film tracking a remorseful fraudster as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras poses thorny queries: Is this person truly a new person, and is the director's true methods?
The Man Who Cleans Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and cleaned – it all. In their darkest hours, people depend on him to restore order.
Can an Iconic Museum Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by restitution claims, strained funding and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's premier museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Extreme Condition
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has long been without an effective medical end – until perhaps now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A violent fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his teachings influence the highest echelons of government.
An English Gentleman With a Crooked Side
With his sharp mind and sterling credentials, it's understandable that affluent individuals trusted him with their assets. Until they began to become suspicious.
A Tiny State That Emerged as the World's Mediation Capital
An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has become a major force on the world stage, working to broker peace in some of the most complex disputes. What are behind this unprecedented endeavor?
A Inside Look at a President Gearing Up for Global Battle
Extremely unpopular at domestically, President Macron relishes the international stage, where he projects himself as the leader uniquely positioned to manage a particular sitting American leader. Seven years after their previous meeting, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Case
How did the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An End of a Major Development Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest disappointment was not unforeseen.
The Unethical Mid-Century Study on South Asian Women
When information about a medical study in the sixties became public, there was immense anxiety. But the full story of the procedures is still somewhat shrouded.
The "Genius" of the Online Age
He's endured 24 hours in slime, 48 hours underground – and distributed huge sums of cash to selected participants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever clickbait – or acts of daring genius?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's population is grappling with the prospect that their homeland may in the near future be submerged. The pressing question is: Where are they supposed to go?
One Heartbreaking Case of Childhood Homelessness
As I met a young boy he was 13 and without a home. I still thought his life might improve. That hope was sadly misplaced.
A Global AI Competition and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after spending decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he might possess the key to who wins the global AI race.
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