Upon consider the year gone by, a selection of outstanding feature-length articles shines. Such accounts explore multifaceted subjects including political machinations and scientific discoveries to profoundly personal sagas.
The Puzzling Author and the Moral Fabric of a Country
An author rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with sharp critiques on power. While several of his writer peers have encountered censorship or left the country, he still move millions of copies. This poses a pressing query: Has he become an supporter for the regime?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Devastating Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his sole route to escape prison was to join the government military. After 14 years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might still put him in mortal danger.
The Fierce Feud Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The discovery of fossilised bones in the Chadian sands in 2001 was proclaimed as radically rewriting the story of our human race. Yet, a faction was in agreement. The ensuing heated scholarly debate has consumed the careers of researchers ever since.
The UK Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the disturbing extent of abuse it had carried out.
The Prime Minister's Curious Record on International Law
Many followers anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the the nation's dedication to human rights. Yet, the performance over the past year has been strikingly mixed.
Challenging a Country's Myth
A documentary featuring a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares corrupt individuals with covert recording poses difficult questions: Is this person truly a new person, and what are the director's true methods?
The Person Who Remediates the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – everything. In their stickiest times, people turn to him to restore peace.
Can an Famous Institution Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, strained funding and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's premier museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it restore its reputation?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Torture of Severe Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an reliable medical solution – until perhaps now.
A Spectre of Extremism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a political pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his teachings shape the highest levels of government.
An English Professional With a Crooked Side
With his brilliant intellect and flawless credentials, it's little wonder that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their assets. Until they began to become uneasy.
The Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Mediation Capital
An incredibly rich Gulf state has become a significant actor on the international scene, working to solve some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are fueling this unprecedented project?
An Inside Look at a President Gearing Up for International Summitry
Extremely disliked at home, the French leader relishes the world stage, where he presents himself as the leader best placed to manage a certain former US president. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old baby?
An End of a Global Development Agency: Not Universal Regret
When actions were made to dismantle a major US aid agency, many around the globe were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was not unexpected.
A Unethical Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Mothers
When information about a medical study in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread outrage. But the exact truth of the procedures is still somewhat unclear.
A "Master" of the Online Economy
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and showered enormous sums of money to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply very savvy clickbait – or acts of avant garde genius?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is confronting the prospect that their homeland may in the near future cease to exist. The urgent issue is: Where are they supposed to go?
One Tragic Case of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. Even then hoped his situation could change for the better. I was sadly wrong.
The International AI Competition and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after spending decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he might possess the answers to which nation wins the global AI race.
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