While we reflect on the previous year, a selection of remarkable feature-length articles shines. Such narratives explore complex subjects from political intrigue and historical revelations to deeply human sagas.
The Enigmatic Novelist and the Soul of a Country
An author rose to fame in the nineties with scathing commentaries on authoritarianism. While numerous of his writer peers have faced censorship or left the nation, he continues to move millions of books. This raises a key question: Has the author become an supporter for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his only path out of incarceration was to join the government forces. Following 14 long years, his history as one of Assad's fighters might still get him killed.
The Fierce Feud Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in 2001 was hailed as fundamentally changing the story of our human race. Yet, a faction was in agreement. The resulting intense scholarly debate has consumed the lives of scholars ever since.
A British Sect That Hid in the Open
One woman was only a child when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in reveal the shocking extent of abuse it had committed.
The Prime Minister's Curious Stance on International Law
A great many supporters expected that the former human rights lawyer would restore the the nation's commitment to human rights. But, the track record over the first year in office has been strikingly inconsistent.
Challenging a Country's Self-Image
A documentary following a repentant master criminal as she records corrupt individuals with hidden cameras poses difficult queries: Is she really changed, and is the filmmaker's true motives?
A Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Traumatic Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and cleaned – it all. In their most challenging hours, individuals depend on him to restore peace.
Will an Iconic Museum Survive an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by restitution claims, precarious finances and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's premier museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it repair its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Torture of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has long lacked an effective treatment end – until potentially now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A militant extremist and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. Today, his ideas shape the uppermost levels of government.
The British Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his brilliant intellect and sterling background, it's understandable that affluent clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to become suspicious.
The Small State That Became the World's Mediation Hub
An incredibly rich Gulf state has risen as a significant actor on the international scene, attempting to broker peace in some of the most complex disputes. What are fueling this ambitious role?
An Close-Up View at a Leader Preparing for Global Summitry
Extremely unpopular at domestically, President Macron enjoys the international stage, where he presents himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to handle a particular sitting American leader. 7 years after their previous encounter, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the child of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their two-week-old infant?
The End of a Global Development Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was far from unforeseen.
The Shocking Mid-Century Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a medical study in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread outrage. But the exact nature of the procedures remains somewhat contested.
A "Master" of the Online Age
He's spent 24 hours in slime, two days underground – and showered vast sums of money to selected contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's population is facing the possibility that their homeland may soon become uninhabitable. The critical issue is: Where are they going to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Story of Youth Homelessness
When I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. Even then believed his situation could turn around. That hope was tragically wrong.
The International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after living half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Today, he may possess the key to who wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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