While we look back on the past year, a selection of outstanding feature-length articles stands out. These pieces explore multifaceted themes ranging from political intrigue and historical discoveries to profoundly personal journeys.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Country
An author rose to fame in the nineties with biting commentaries on autocratic rule. Although numerous of his writer peers have encountered censorship or left the country, he still move vast numbers of copies. This prompts a pertinent query: Has he turned into an supporter for the regime?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Brutal Conflict
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his only route to escape incarceration was to join the regime forces. Following fourteen years, his past as one of Assad's fighters might still cost him his life.
A Fierce Feud Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The finding of ancient bones in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was heralded as fundamentally changing the history of our species. But, some scholars was convinced. The ensuing heated controversy has taken over the careers of researchers ever since.
A British Religious Group That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her family became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in reveal the shocking extent of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
A Statesman's Puzzling Record on International Law
A great many voters anticipated that the prime minister would renew the Britain's commitment to international law. Yet, the performance over the first year in office has been curiously ambiguous.
Breaking a Country's Identity
A film tracking a remorseful master criminal as she sets up unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras asks thorny queries: Is this person genuinely changed, and what are the filmmaker's true intentions?
The Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Difficult Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and restored – it all. In their stickiest times, people turn to him to restore peace.
Can an Famous Institution Survive an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by restitution claims, precarious finances and the revelation of an insider theft, the UK's number one cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to repair its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Extreme Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has long lacked an effective treatment end – until potentially now.
A Spectre of Extremism in Modern Politics
A violent fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideas influence the highest echelons of government.
The British Professional With a Dishonest Side
With his sharp mind and flawless credentials, it's little wonder that wealthy clients entrusted him with their wealth. Until they started to become wary.
The Small State That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Hub
An astonishingly wealthy country has transformed into a key actor on the international scene, attempting to broker peace in some of the most intractable conflicts. What are behind this ambitious role?
A Inside View at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply unpopular at home, President Macron relishes the international arena, where he positions himself as the leader uniquely positioned to deal with a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their last meeting, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with the death of their two-week-old infant?
The End of a Global Aid Agency: Not Universal Regret
When actions were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the world were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was far from unexpected.
The Disturbing 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers
When information about a scientific study in the sixties came to light, there was immense shock. But the exact story of the procedures remains somewhat shrouded.
The "Master" of the Attention Age
He's spent a full day in slime, two days buried alive – and showered enormous amounts of cash to selected contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of daring brilliance?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's population is confronting the prospect that their homeland may in the near future become uninhabitable. The pressing issue is: Where are they going to go?
One Heartbreaking Case of Youth Destitution
When I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. Even then thought his life might improve. That hope was sadly mistaken.
A International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after spending decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he may possess the secret to which nation prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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