Upon look back on the year gone by, a assortment of outstanding long-form pieces shines. Such pieces explore multifaceted themes from political intrigue and historical discoveries to profoundly personal stories.
The Mysterious Writer and the Conscience of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist became known in the 1990s with biting satires on autocratic rule. While many of his literary contemporaries have encountered censorship or fled the nation, he still move millions of books. It poses a pertinent question: Has he become an supporter for the regime?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Conflict
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his sole way to escape prison was to join the government military. Following 14 long years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers might now put him in mortal danger.
The Fierce Argument Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was proclaimed as completely rewriting the history of our human race. But, a faction was persuaded. The resulting bitter scholarly debate has consumed the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A British Sect That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped expose the shocking extent of mistreatment it had committed.
A Statesman's Curious Record on International Law
Many supporters anticipated that the prime minister would renew the Britain's commitment to international law. Yet, the track record over the past year has been strikingly mixed.
Challenging a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary featuring a remorseful master criminal as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with covert recording raises difficult questions: Is she genuinely changed, and is the filmmaker's own motives?
A Person Who Remediates Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From crime scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and dealt with – everything. In their stickiest hours, individuals rely on him to bring back normalcy.
Will an Iconic Institution Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, strained funding and the revelation of an internal thief, the UK's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to restore its standing?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Torture of Severe Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an effective medical end – up until potentially now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A militant extremist and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his teachings permeate the very highest levels of government.
The English Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his sharp mind and impeccable background, it's no surprise that affluent clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to become suspicious.
A Tiny Nation That Became the World's Diplomatic Hub
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has risen as a major player on the international scene, striving to mediate some of the most intractable disputes. What are driving this ambitious endeavor?
An Close-Up Look at a President Preparing for International Battle
Deeply unpopular at domestically, President Macron thrives on the international arena, where he positions himself as the statesman most equipped to manage a particular former US president. Seven years after their last meeting, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for the summit.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the child of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their two-week-old baby?
An Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Not Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a major US aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent betrayal was not unexpected.
The Shocking 1960s Study on Indian Women
When details about a medical experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was immense outrage. But the exact story of what happened remains somewhat contested.
A "Genius" of the Online Age
He's spent 24 hours in slime, two days underground – and given away enormous sums of money to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever clickbait – or acts of daring genius?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is grappling with the prospect that their islands may in the near future become uninhabitable. The urgent question is: To where are they supposed to go?
A Tragic Story of Childhood Homelessness
As I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. I still believed his situation might change for the better. That hope was tragically misplaced.
A International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Move
In the recent past, after living decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he may possess the secret to who prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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