While we consider the previous year, a assortment of exceptional feature-length articles stands out. These accounts delve into multifaceted topics including political intrigue and historical discoveries to deeply human sagas.
The Enigmatic Author and the Soul of a Country
An author rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with scathing commentaries on power. While many of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or fled the country, he still sell millions of copies. This prompts a pressing query: Has the author become an defender for the regime?
Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Brutal Conflict
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole route out of prison was to enlist in the government forces. Following fourteen years, his past as one of Assad's fighters could now get him killed.
The Fierce Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of ancient bones in the Chadian desert in 2001 was hailed as fundamentally changing the story of our species. But, some scholars was convinced. The subsequent heated controversy has taken over the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Cult That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the shocking scale of abuse it had perpetrated.
The Leader's Puzzling Stance on International Law
Numerous supporters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's commitment to international law. However, the record over the first year in office has been curiously mixed.
Challenging a Nation's Self-Image
A film featuring a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares corrupt clients with covert recording poses difficult questions: Is she genuinely a new person, and is the director's own methods?
The Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Difficult Scenes
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and restored – everything. In their most challenging hours, individuals rely on him to restore order.
Can an Renowned Institution Survive an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by colonial controversy, strained funding and the discovery of an internal thief, Britain's number one cultural institution is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it salvage its reputation?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Torture of Extreme Pregnancy
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries lacked an reliable medical remedy – until perhaps now.
The Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A militant fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideas shape the highest echelons of government.
An British Professional With a Dishonest Side
With his keen mind and sterling credentials, it's understandable that high-net-worth individuals trusted him with their wealth. Then they began to get uneasy.
A Small Nation That Became the World's Diplomatic Capital
An extremely rich Gulf state has risen as a key player on the world stage, working to mediate some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are fueling this ambitious endeavor?
A Inside Look at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle
Extremely unpopular at domestically, President Macron enjoys the world arena, where he presents himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to handle a certain sitting US president. Seven years after their last encounter, a writer joined him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Case
How did the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?
The Dismantling of a Major Development Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a major US aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.
A Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Women
When details about a medical experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread shock. But the full truth of the events remains partially shrouded.
A "Genius" of the Attention Economy
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and given away enormous sums of cash to selected participants. But are these videos simply very clever clickbait – or works of daring genius?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is grappling with the prospect that their islands may soon be submerged. The urgent issue is: To where are they going to go?
A Tragic Story of Youth Homelessness
When I met a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. Even then believed his life could change for the better. That hope was devastatingly mistaken.
A International AI Race and a Pivotal Move
In 2020, after living decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he might possess the answers to which nation prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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