While we look back on the previous year, a curated list of exceptional feature-length articles emerges. Such accounts probe complex subjects including political intrigue and scientific revelations to profoundly personal stories.
A Mysterious Author and the Conscience of a Nation
An author gained prominence in the nineties with sharp critiques on authoritarianism. Although several of his literary peers have encountered censorship or left the country, he continues to move vast numbers of books. It poses a key question: Has the author become an supporter for the regime?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Brutal Conflict
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole route to escape incarceration was to enlist in the government forces. After fourteen years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters may still get him killed.
A Bitter Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The discovery of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in 2001 was heralded as fundamentally rewriting the story of our species. Yet, some scholars was persuaded. The subsequent heated scholarly debate has consumed the careers of scholars ever since.
The British Religious Group That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was just a child when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped reveal the shocking scale of mistreatment it had committed.
A Statesman's Unexpected Stance on International Law
Numerous supporters expected that the former human rights lawyer would renew the Britain's commitment to human rights. However, the record over the past year has been strikingly inconsistent.
Shattering a Country's Self-Image
A documentary featuring a remorseful master criminal as she records unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras asks complex queries: Is this person truly a new person, and what are the director's true motives?
A Man Who Cleans Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and cleaned – it all. In their stickiest times, families rely on him to bring back normalcy.
Can an Famous Museum Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Beset by colonial controversy, precarious finances and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's premier cultural institution is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Is it possible to salvage its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Severe Pregnancy
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries been without an effective treatment end – up until perhaps now.
A Spectre of Extremism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology influence the highest echelons of government.
An British Gentleman With a Crooked Side
With his brilliant mind and impeccable reputation, it's no surprise that wealthy clients entrusted him with their wealth. Then they started to get uneasy.
The Small State That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Center
An incredibly wealthy country has risen as a key force on the international scene, working to broker peace in some of the most complex disputes. What are behind this ambitious role?
An Close-Up View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle
Extremely disliked at home, the French leader thrives on the international stage, where he positions himself as the leader most equipped to manage a particular former US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their newborn baby?
An End of a Global Aid Agency: Far From Universal Regret
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was not unexpected.
A Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Women
When information about a medical study in the sixties came to light, there was widespread outrage. But the precise nature of what happened is still partially contested.
The "Master" of the Attention Age
He's spent a full day in slime, 48 hours underground – and given away huge amounts of money to lucky contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or works of avant garde genius?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's people is facing the prospect that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The critical issue is: Where are they supposed to go?
One Sorrowful Story of Childhood Homelessness
When I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. I still believed his life could turn around. That hope was sadly mistaken.
The International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Move
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he could possess the key to which nation wins the global technological rivalry.
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