Upon look back on the past year, a curated list of exceptional feature-length articles stands out. These narratives explore complex topics from political machinations and scientific discoveries to deeply human stories.
A Puzzling Author and the Conscience of a Country
A certain Russian novelist became known in the nineties with biting critiques on authoritarianism. While many of his writer contemporaries have faced censorship or left the nation, he still move millions of copies. This raises a key query: Has he evolved into an apologist for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his sole route out of incarceration was to join the government forces. Following 14 years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters could still get him killed.
The Acrimonious Argument Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The finding of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was heralded as fundamentally re-writing the story of our human race. Yet, some scholars was persuaded. The resulting heated scholarly debate has dominated the careers of scholars ever since.
A UK Cult That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the disturbing extent of mistreatment it had committed.
The Prime Minister's Puzzling Record on Human Rights
A great many followers expected that the prime minister would restore the UK's dedication to human rights. But, the performance over the past year has been curiously mixed.
Shattering a Nation's Myth
A documentary tracking a repentant con artist as she ensnares corrupt individuals with covert recording poses difficult queries: Is this person really changed, and is the director's true methods?
A Person Who Cleans the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and dealt with – it all. In their darkest moments, families turn to him to restore order.
Can an Famous Institution Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by colonial controversy, strained finances and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's number one museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it salvage its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Extreme Pregnancy
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries lacked an effective treatment solution – up until perhaps now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Now, his teachings shape the very highest levels of the state.
The British Professional With a Dishonest Side
With his sharp mind and sterling credentials, it's no surprise that affluent individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to get uneasy.
A Small Nation That Emerged as the Global Mediation Center
An astonishingly wealthy Gulf state has risen as a major player on the world stage, working to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are driving this ambitious endeavor?
A Inside View at a Leader Preparing for International Summitry
Deeply unpopular at home, the French leader relishes the international stage, where he presents himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a particular sitting American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for the summit.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the child of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with the death of their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Global Aid Agency: Not Universal Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest disappointment was far from unforeseen.
A Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Mothers
When information about a scientific study in the 1960s became public, there was immense shock. But the full story of what happened remains partially contested.
A "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days underground – and showered vast amounts of cash to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply very savvy clickbait – or works of artistic genius?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Seas
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's people is facing the reality that their home may soon be submerged. The urgent question is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
One Tragic Story of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. Even then thought his life could improve. I was tragically mistaken.
The Global AI Competition and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after living half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Today, he could hold the secret to who wins the worldwide AI race.
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