While we look back on the past year, a selection of exceptional feature-length articles stands out. These narratives probe intricate themes including geopolitical machinations and historical discoveries to profoundly human journeys.
A Enigmatic Author and the Conscience of a Nation
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with sharp satires on authoritarianism. Whereas numerous of his literary contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the country, he continues to sell millions of copies. It prompts a pertinent question: Has the author evolved into an supporter for the establishment?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Brutal Civil War
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his only way to escape prison was to join the regime forces. After 14 years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers could now put him in mortal danger.
The Fierce Dispute Over Our Earliest Origins
The finding of ancient bones in the Chadian desert in 2001 was hailed as completely re-writing the story of our human race. However, not everyone was in agreement. The resulting bitter controversy has consumed the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A British Sect That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the appalling extent of abuse it had committed.
The Leader's Unexpected Record on International Law
Numerous voters expected that the former human rights lawyer would restore the the nation's commitment to international law. But, the record over the first year in office has been curiously inconsistent.
Breaking a Country's Identity
A film featuring a repentant fraudster as she sets up corrupt clients with covert recording asks difficult queries: Is she really reformed, and what are the filmmaker's true motives?
A Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Darkest Stains
From murder scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – it all. In their most challenging hours, families turn to him to restore peace.
Can an Iconic Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by colonial controversy, precarious funding and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's premier cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its legacy?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Suffering of Extreme Condition
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an effective medical end – up until possibly now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideology influence the uppermost levels of government.
The British Professional With a Dishonest Secret
With his sharp intellect and impeccable credentials, it's little wonder that wealthy individuals trusted him with their wealth. Until they started to get uneasy.
A Small State That Emerged as the Global Mediation Center
An incredibly rich country has transformed into a significant actor on the international scene, striving to solve some of the most complex conflicts. What are fueling this ambitious endeavor?
A Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply disliked at domestically, President Macron thrives on the world stage, where he positions himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a particular former US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Trial of a Tragic Story
How did the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An End of a Global Aid Agency: Far From Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was not unexpected.
A Shocking 1960s Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When information about a scientific study in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread shock. But the exact truth of what happened is still somewhat shrouded.
The "Master" of the Online Age
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and given away enormous sums of cash to selected participants. But are these stunts simply very clever entertainment – or acts of daring brilliance?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's population is grappling with the reality that their homeland may soon cease to exist. The urgent question is: To where are they going to go?
One Heartbreaking Story of Youth Homelessness
When I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then hoped his life might change for the better. I was devastatingly wrong.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Pivotal Defection
In the recent past, after living decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Now, he could hold the answers to which nation prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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