While we look back on the previous year, a selection of remarkable feature-length articles emerges. Such narratives explore multifaceted subjects from political intrigue and scientific discoveries to profoundly human stories.
A Puzzling Novelist and the Conscience of a Country
An author became known in the nineties with biting commentaries on autocratic rule. While many of his literary contemporaries have encountered censorship or left the nation, he still sell vast numbers of copies. This raises a key question: Has he evolved into an supporter for the establishment?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was told 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 cost him his life.
A Bitter Argument Over Our Ancient Origins
The finding of fossilised bones in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was hailed as radically rewriting the history of our species. Yet, some scholars was in agreement. The subsequent heated argument has consumed the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A British Sect That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was just a young girl when her household became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the shocking scale of mistreatment it had carried out.
The Prime Minister's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
Numerous voters anticipated that the prime minister would reaffirm the Britain's commitment to human rights. Yet, the record over the past year has been notably ambiguous.
Breaking a Nation's Myth
A film following a remorseful master criminal as she sets up corrupt individuals with hidden cameras asks complex questions: Is she truly a new person, and is the filmmaker's true intentions?
A Person Who Remediates Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and cleaned – everything. In their stickiest hours, families turn to him to bring back order.
Can an Famous Institution Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, difficult funding and the exposure of an internal thief, the UK's number one museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Is it possible to restore its standing?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Suffering of Severe Pregnancy
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an consistent treatment end – until possibly now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A violent fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. Now, his ideology permeate the uppermost echelons of government.
An British Gentleman With a Crooked Secret
With his sharp intellect and impeccable reputation, it's no surprise that affluent clients entrusted him with their wealth. Until they started to become suspicious.
The Tiny State That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Hub
An extremely wealthy country has transformed into a significant force on the international scene, attempting to mediate some of the most complex disputes. What are driving this ambitious endeavor?
A Inside View at a Leader Preparing for International Battle
Extremely unpopular at home, President Macron relishes the international stage, where he presents himself as the statesman best placed to manage a particular sitting American leader. Seven years after their previous meeting, a writer joined him as he readied himself for the summit.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with killing their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Global Development Agency: Far From Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was not unexpected.
The Disturbing Mid-Century Study on Indian Women
When information about a scientific experiment in the 1960s became public, there was immense shock. But the precise truth of the events remains partially unclear.
A "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days underground – and given away huge sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these videos simply very clever entertainment – or works of artistic brilliance?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is facing the possibility that their islands may in the near future become uninhabitable. The critical question is: To where are they supposed to go?
One Heartbreaking Case of Childhood Destitution
As I met Craig he was thirteen and without a home. Even then hoped his situation might improve. I was sadly mistaken.
The Global AI Race and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after living decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he might possess the answers to which nation wins the global technological rivalry.
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