Upon reflect on the year gone by, a curated list of remarkable feature-length articles shines. These accounts probe multifaceted subjects including political machinations and historical revelations to profoundly human journeys.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with scathing critiques on autocratic rule. Although many of his writer peers have faced censorship or fled the country, he continues to sell millions of copies. It poses a key question: Has the author become an apologist for the Kremlin?
Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Devastating Conflict
The story of Mustafa, who at 18 was told that his only route to escape prison was to join the regime military. After 14 years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters may now cost him his life.
A Bitter Argument Over Our Earliest Origins
The discovery of ancient bones in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was hailed as completely changing the narrative of our species. However, a faction was persuaded. The ensuing intense argument has taken over the lives of scholars ever since.
A British Cult That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the disturbing extent of exploitation it had committed.
A Prime Minister's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
Many voters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's dedication to human rights. Yet, the track record over the first year in office has been curiously inconsistent.
Shattering a Country's Self-Image
A documentary featuring a repentant fraudster as she records unscrupulous individuals with covert recording raises thorny queries: Is she genuinely a new person, and what are the filmmaker's true methods?
The Man Who Cleans the UK's Darkest Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging hours, people depend on him to bring back peace.
Will an Famous Museum Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, precarious finances and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's leading museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Is it possible to repair its reputation?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Suffering of Severe Condition
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries lacked an effective treatment end – until potentially now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideas influence the uppermost levels of government.
An English Professional With a Dishonest Side
With his keen mind and impeccable background, it's little wonder that affluent clients trusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to get uneasy.
The Tiny State That Became the Global Mediation Hub
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has become a key actor on the international scene, attempting to solve some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are driving this ambitious project?
An Close-Up View at a President Preparing for Global Battle
Deeply unpopular at home, President Macron relishes the world stage, where he presents himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a certain sitting US president. Seven years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the child of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with killing their newborn infant?
The Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When actions were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent disappointment was far from unexpected.
The Disturbing 1960s Experiment on Indian Women
When details about a scientific study in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread shock. But the exact story of the procedures remains partially shrouded.
The "Master" of the Online Economy
He's spent 24 hours in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and given away enormous amounts of cash to lucky participants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever entertainment – or acts of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is confronting the prospect that their home may in the near future be submerged. The critical issue is: Where are they going to relocate?
One Sorrowful Story of Childhood Destitution
As I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. Even then hoped his life could change for the better. That hope was sadly misplaced.
The International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Move
In 2020, after living decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Now, he might hold the answers to who prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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