While we reflect on the past year, a curated list of outstanding feature-length articles shines. These pieces delve into intricate subjects ranging from political machinations and historical discoveries to profoundly personal stories.
The Enigmatic Writer and the Conscience of a Country
An author gained prominence in the nineties with biting satires on autocratic rule. Although numerous of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or left the nation, he still move millions of copies. This prompts a pertinent question: Has the author become an supporter for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole way to escape prison was to join the regime military. After 14 years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters may still put him in mortal danger.
A Fierce Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The finding of fossilised bones in the Djurab desert in 2001 was proclaimed as completely re-writing the narrative of our human race. But, not everyone was in agreement. The ensuing bitter controversy has taken over the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A British Religious Group That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was only a young girl when her family joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the appalling breadth of abuse it had carried out.
The Leader's Unexpected Stance on International Law
Numerous followers expected that the prime minister would restore the Britain's dedication to human rights. But, the performance over the first year in office has been strikingly mixed.
Breaking a Country's Identity
A documentary tracking a repentant fraudster as she sets up unscrupulous clients with covert recording asks complex queries: Is this person truly changed, and what are the filmmaker's true methods?
A Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Traumatic Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – it all. In their darkest moments, individuals depend on him to bring back order.
Will an Famous Institution Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by restitution claims, precarious finances and the revelation of an insider theft, the UK's leading museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has long been without an effective medical remedy – until possibly now.
The Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A violent fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a political pariah 35 years ago. Today, his ideas permeate the highest levels of the state.
The English Gentleman With a Dishonest Side
With his keen mind and flawless credentials, it's no surprise that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Then they started to become uneasy.
The Tiny State That Became the Global Mediation Capital
An extremely rich Gulf state has become a significant force on the world stage, attempting to solve some of the most complex conflicts. What are fueling this ambitious project?
An Inside View at a President Preparing for International Summitry
Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader relishes the world stage, where he projects himself as the leader uniquely positioned to handle a certain sitting American leader. 7 years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for battle.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Story
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?
An End of a Major Aid Organization: Far From Universal Regret
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was far from unexpected.
A Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Mothers
When information about a medical study in the sixties became public, there was widespread outrage. But the full truth of the procedures is still partially shrouded.
A "Master" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and showered vast amounts of money to selected contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever entertainment – or works of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's population is confronting the reality that their homeland may soon become uninhabitable. The pressing question is: Where are they going to go?
One Heartbreaking Case of Youth Destitution
As I met Craig he was 13 and without a home. I still thought his life could improve. That hope was sadly mistaken.
The International AI Race and a Pivotal Move
In 2020, after spending half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Today, he may hold the answers to which nation prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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