As we consider the previous year, a assortment of outstanding feature-length articles shines. Such pieces explore intricate subjects including geopolitical machinations and historical discoveries to deeply personal stories.
A Puzzling Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
An author became known in the nineties with biting satires on authoritarianism. While numerous of his literary contemporaries have faced suppression or left the country, he still sell vast numbers of copies. This prompts a key query: Has the author evolved into an defender for the regime?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The account of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his sole way to escape incarceration was to enlist in the government forces. Following 14 years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might still get him killed.
The Bitter Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was hailed as fundamentally rewriting the story of our species. But, a faction was convinced. The subsequent bitter argument has dominated the careers of scholars ever since.
A UK Cult That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was just a child when her household became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped expose the disturbing extent of exploitation it had carried out.
A Prime Minister's Unexpected Record on International Law
A great many followers hoped that the prime minister would restore the the nation's commitment to human rights. But, the track record over the past year has been strikingly mixed.
Shattering a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary following a repentant fraudster as she ensnares corrupt individuals with covert recording poses difficult queries: Is this person really reformed, and what are the filmmaker's own motives?
The Man Who Cleans Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and dealt with – it all. In their most challenging hours, families depend on him to restore peace.
Can an Renowned Institution Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by restitution claims, strained finances and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's premier museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it repair its reputation?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries lacked an reliable treatment remedy – until possibly now.
A Legacy of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideology shape the very highest levels of the state.
The British Professional With a Dishonest Secret
With his keen mind and impeccable credentials, it's no surprise that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their assets. Until they began to become uneasy.
The Small Nation That Became the World's Diplomatic Center
An astonishingly wealthy country has transformed into a key actor on the international scene, attempting to mediate some of the most complex disputes. What are behind this ambitious project?
A Inside View at a President Gearing Up for International Summitry
Extremely unpopular at domestically, President Macron thrives on the world stage, where he projects himself as the leader most equipped to deal with a certain sitting US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Case
What led to the child of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, charged with killing their newborn infant?
The End of a Major Development Organization: Far From Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was far from unforeseen.
The Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s became public, there was immense shock. But the precise truth of the procedures remains somewhat unclear.
A "Genius" of the Online Economy
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and distributed enormous amounts of money to selected participants. But are these productions simply very clever entertainment – or acts of daring brilliance?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Rising Seas
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is confronting the prospect that their homeland may in the near future become uninhabitable. The urgent question is: Where are they supposed to go?
One Sorrowful Case of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. Even then hoped his situation could improve. That hope was tragically wrong.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after living decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Today, he could hold the key to who prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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