As we look back on the year gone by, a assortment of exceptional feature-length articles stands out. These accounts probe intricate subjects ranging from geopolitical intrigue and scientific revelations to profoundly human stories.
The Puzzling Writer and the Conscience of a Nation
An author gained prominence in the nineties with scathing satires on power. While numerous of his literary contemporaries have faced censorship or left the nation, he continues to move vast numbers of copies. It poses a key query: Has he turned into an defender for the regime?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his only route out of incarceration was to enlist in the regime military. After fourteen years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might still get him killed.
The Acrimonious Argument Over Our Ancient Beginnings
The finding of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as fundamentally re-writing the story of our species. But, some scholars was convinced. The resulting heated controversy has dominated the lives of scholars ever since.
A UK Cult That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was only a child when her household joined the a religious community. As an adult, she helped expose the disturbing scale of abuse it had committed.
A Statesman's Puzzling Stance on International Law
Numerous supporters anticipated that the prime minister would restore the Britain's commitment to human rights. Yet, the performance over the first year in office has been curiously mixed.
Challenging a Nation's Identity
A documentary featuring a remorseful master criminal as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras poses complex queries: Is she genuinely changed, and what are the director's own intentions?
The Person Who Remediates Britain's Darkest Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – it all. In their stickiest times, people rely on him to restore peace.
Will an Famous Museum Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by debates over its collection, difficult funding and the revelation of an insider theft, the UK's premier cultural institution is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its standing?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Agony of Extreme Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries lacked an reliable treatment remedy – up until possibly now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his teachings influence the highest levels of the state.
An British Professional With a Dishonest Secret
With his keen intellect and impeccable reputation, it's little wonder that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to become suspicious.
The Small State That Became the Global Diplomatic Hub
An extremely wealthy country has transformed into a key actor on the international scene, working to mediate some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are fueling this unprecedented endeavor?
A Inside Look at a Leader Preparing for Global Summitry
Extremely unpopular at domestically, President Macron thrives on the international stage, where he projects himself as the leader most equipped to manage a certain former US president. 7 years after their last meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the child of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old baby?
The Dismantling of a Major Development Agency: Far From Widespread Regret
When actions were made to wind down a prominent aid agency, many around the world were surprised. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was not unexpected.
A Shocking Mid-Century Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread anxiety. But the exact truth of the procedures remains somewhat unclear.
A "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's spent 24 hours in slime, two days underground – and given away vast sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply very savvy entertainment – or acts of avant garde genius?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is facing the reality that their islands may soon cease to exist. The critical issue is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
One Sorrowful Story of Childhood Homelessness
When I met a young boy he was 13 and homeless. Even then hoped his life might turn around. I was devastatingly wrong.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Defection
In 2020, after living decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he may hold the secret to which nation prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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