Upon look back on the past year, a assortment of remarkable feature-length articles emerges. Such accounts probe multifaceted subjects ranging from political machinations and scientific discoveries to profoundly human stories.
A Puzzling Novelist and the Soul of a Nation
An author rose to fame in the 1990s with sharp commentaries on autocratic rule. While numerous of his literary contemporaries have encountered censorship or fled the country, he continues to move vast numbers of books. It raises a key query: Has he become an defender for the regime?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Conflict
The account of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his only way out of prison was to join the government military. Following fourteen long years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers may now put him in mortal danger.
The Bitter Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Djurab sands in 2001 was heralded as radically rewriting the narrative of our human race. However, a faction was in agreement. The subsequent intense controversy has dominated the lives of scholars ever since.
A British Sect That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was only a young girl when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped reveal the shocking scale of mistreatment it had committed.
A Prime Minister's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
Numerous supporters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would renew the the nation's commitment to human rights. Yet, the performance over the first year in office has been notably ambiguous.
Shattering a Country's Myth
A film featuring a remorseful master criminal as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with covert recording poses difficult queries: Is this person truly changed, and is the director's true methods?
A Person Who Cleans the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From crime scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – it all. In their most challenging moments, individuals turn to him to bring back normalcy.
Can an Famous Museum Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by colonial controversy, precarious finances and the discovery of an internal thief, Britain's number one museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it restore its legacy?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Extreme Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an consistent treatment remedy – up until perhaps now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A violent extremist and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a political pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideology influence the uppermost echelons of the state.
An English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his keen mind and impeccable reputation, it's little wonder that affluent individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to get wary.
A Small Nation That Emerged as the Global Mediation Center
An incredibly rich Gulf state has risen as a significant player on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most complex conflicts. Which factors are behind this ambitious role?
An Close-Up View at a President Preparing for International Summitry
Extremely unpopular at domestically, the French leader enjoys the international arena, where he projects himself as the statesman best placed to handle a certain former American leader. Seven years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the child of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with killing their newborn infant?
The End of a Global Development Agency: Far From Universal Regret
When actions were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent betrayal was far from unexpected.
A Shocking Mid-Century Study on Indian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread anxiety. But the precise truth of the events remains somewhat contested.
The "Master" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours underground – and distributed huge sums of cash to selected participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever clickbait – or acts of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's people is confronting the possibility that their homeland may in the near future become uninhabitable. The pressing question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
One Sorrowful Case of Youth Homelessness
As I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. Even then hoped his life might improve. That hope was devastatingly wrong.
A International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after living decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he might hold the answers to which nation wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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