Upon consider the past year, a assortment of exceptional feature-length articles emerges. Such accounts delve into complex themes from political intrigue and historical discoveries to profoundly human sagas.
A Enigmatic Author and the Soul of a Country
An author gained prominence in the 1990s with scathing critiques on autocratic rule. Whereas numerous of his literary peers have encountered suppression or fled the nation, he still move millions of books. It prompts a pressing query: Has he evolved into an defender for the Kremlin?
Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his only path to escape incarceration was to enlist in the regime military. Following 14 years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could still put him in mortal danger.
The Bitter Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The unearthing of fossilised bones in the Djurab sands in 2001 was hailed as completely changing the story of our human race. Yet, a faction was persuaded. The subsequent intense scholarly debate has consumed the lives of scholars ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was just a young girl when her household joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the shocking extent of abuse it had carried out.
The Statesman's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
Numerous supporters expected that the prime minister would restore the UK's dedication to human rights. However, the performance over the past year has been curiously mixed.
Breaking a Country's Identity
A film tracking a remorseful master criminal as she sets up unscrupulous clients with covert recording poses thorny queries: Is this person genuinely a new person, and what are the filmmaker's own methods?
A Person Who Remediates Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and restored – it all. In their most challenging moments, individuals rely on him to bring back order.
Will an Famous Institution Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Beset by debates over its collection, difficult funding and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to restore its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Severe Pregnancy
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries lacked an reliable medical end – until possibly now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Government
A militant fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideology permeate the very highest echelons of government.
An British Gentleman With a Crooked Side
With his brilliant intellect and flawless reputation, it's little wonder that high-net-worth individuals trusted him with their wealth. Then they began to get wary.
A Tiny State That Emerged as the World's Mediation Capital
An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has risen as a major actor on the international scene, working to mediate some of the most complex disputes. What are fueling this ambitious role?
A Close-Up View at a President Preparing for Global Summitry
Deeply disliked at domestically, President Macron thrives on the international arena, where he positions himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to handle a certain former American leader. 7 years after their last encounter, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with killing their newborn baby?
The End of a Global Development Agency: Far From Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest disappointment was far from unforeseen.
A Unethical 1960s Study on Indian Women
When information about a medical study in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread outrage. But the exact nature of the procedures is still somewhat unclear.
The "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed vast sums of cash to selected participants. But are these productions simply very clever clickbait – or works of artistic brilliance?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's population is facing the reality that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The pressing question is: Where are they going to go?
A Heartbreaking Case of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was 13 and homeless. I still thought his situation could turn around. That hope was tragically mistaken.
A Global AI Competition and a Crucial Move
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he might hold the secret to who wins the global AI race.
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