As we consider the year gone by, a assortment of exceptional feature-length articles shines. These accounts explore multifaceted subjects ranging from political intrigue and historical discoveries to deeply personal stories.
The Puzzling Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the 1990s with biting commentaries on power. Although several of his literary contemporaries have encountered censorship or fled the nation, he still sell millions of books. This prompts a pertinent question: Has the author turned into an defender for the establishment?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Devastating Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole route out of incarceration was to join the government forces. After fourteen years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters may still put him in mortal danger.
The Bitter Feud Over Our Earliest Origins
The finding of ancient remains in the Djurab sands in 2001 was proclaimed as radically rewriting the narrative of our species. But, a faction was convinced. The ensuing intense argument has dominated the careers of researchers ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Hid in the Open
One woman was just a child when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she helped reveal the disturbing breadth of exploitation it had perpetrated.
A Leader's Curious Stance on Human Rights
Many supporters anticipated that the prime minister would reaffirm the Britain's commitment to human rights. Yet, the track record over the past year has been strikingly inconsistent.
Shattering a Country's Identity
A film following a repentant master criminal as she records unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras raises difficult queries: Is this person really changed, and is the director's own intentions?
A Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Difficult Scenes
From murder scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their darkest hours, families rely on him to bring back order.
Can an Famous Museum Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by debates over its collection, precarious funding and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's premier cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it restore its legacy?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Torture of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has long been without an reliable treatment remedy – up until potentially now.
A Spectre of Extremism in Modern Politics
A violent extremist and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideology shape the very highest echelons of government.
The English Gentleman With a Dishonest Side
With his keen mind and flawless reputation, it's little wonder that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their assets. Until they began to get uneasy.
A Tiny Nation That Emerged as the World's Mediation Capital
An astonishingly wealthy country has risen as a key force on the international scene, striving to broker peace in some of the most long-standing conflicts. Which factors are behind this ambitious role?
An Inside View at a President Gearing Up for International Summitry
Deeply unpopular at home, President Macron enjoys the international arena, where he presents himself as the statesman best placed to deal with a particular former American leader. Seven years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with killing their newborn infant?
An Dismantling of a Global Development Agency: Not Universal Regret
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was far from unexpected.
A Unethical Mid-Century Study on South Asian Women
When details about a scientific study in the 1960s came to light, there was immense outrage. But the exact nature of what happened is still partially contested.
A "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and showered huge sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these videos simply very savvy entertainment – or acts of avant garde genius?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is confronting the reality that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The critical issue is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
A Sorrowful Story of Childhood Homelessness
When I met a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. I still believed his life could improve. That hope was tragically mistaken.
The International AI Competition and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after living half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he might possess the key to who prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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