As we consider the previous year, a assortment of outstanding feature-length articles stands out. These pieces explore multifaceted subjects including political machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly personal journeys.
A Mysterious Author and the Soul of a Nation
An author rose to fame in the nineties with sharp commentaries on power. While numerous of his literary peers have encountered censorship or fled the country, he continues to move millions of copies. It raises a pressing question: Has he turned into an defender for the regime?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The account of a young man, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his only route to escape incarceration was to join the government military. After 14 years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could still put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Argument Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of ancient bones in the Chadian sands in 2001 was proclaimed as completely re-writing the narrative of our species. Yet, a faction was in agreement. The resulting heated scholarly debate has dominated the careers of researchers ever since.
A British Religious Group That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was only a child when her family became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she helped expose the shocking breadth of abuse it had carried out.
A Statesman's Curious Stance on International Law
Many supporters expected that the prime minister would renew the UK's dedication to international law. However, the record over the first year in office has been notably ambiguous.
Breaking a Nation's Identity
A documentary tracking a repentant fraudster as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with covert recording asks difficult queries: Is this person really changed, and what are the director's own methods?
The Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Traumatic Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and restored – everything. In their most challenging hours, people rely on him to bring back order.
Can an Famous Museum Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, difficult finances and the exposure of an internal thief, the UK's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to restore its legacy?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Extreme Condition
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long been without an consistent medical solution – until possibly now.
A Spectre of Extremism in Modern Politics
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his teachings shape the very highest levels of the state.
An British Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his keen mind and flawless credentials, it's understandable that wealthy clients entrusted him with their assets. Then they started to get suspicious.
The Tiny Nation That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Center
An extremely rich Gulf state has become a major player on the international scene, striving to broker peace in some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are driving this ambitious project?
A Close-Up Look at a President Preparing for International Summitry
Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader thrives on the world stage, where he positions himself as the leader uniquely positioned to handle a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their previous meeting, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with the death of their newborn baby?
The End of a Major Aid Agency: Far From Universal Regret
When actions were made to wind down 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 not unforeseen.
A Disturbing 1960s Study on South Asian Women
When information about a medical study in the sixties were revealed, there was immense outrage. But the precise story of the procedures is still partially contested.
The "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed huge amounts of cash to selected contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever entertainment – or works of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is facing the reality that their home may in the near future be submerged. The pressing issue is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
A Sorrowful Story of Youth Destitution
When I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then thought his situation could turn around. I was devastatingly wrong.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Defection
In 2020, after living decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he may possess the answers to which nation prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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