Upon consider the past year, a selection of remarkable feature-length articles shines. Such narratives probe multifaceted topics ranging from political machinations and historical discoveries to profoundly human stories.
The Puzzling Writer and the Soul of a Country
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with scathing commentaries on authoritarianism. While several of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the country, he still move millions of copies. This raises a key query: Has the author become an supporter for the establishment?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his only way to escape prison was to join the regime forces. After 14 long years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might now put him in mortal danger.
A Fierce Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in 2001 was proclaimed as radically changing the history of our human race. Yet, some scholars was in agreement. The ensuing bitter scholarly debate has taken over the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Religious Group That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped expose the disturbing extent of exploitation it had perpetrated.
The Prime Minister's Unexpected Record on International Law
Many voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the the nation's dedication to international law. However, the record over the past year has been notably ambiguous.
Breaking a Nation's Identity
A film tracking a repentant fraudster as she sets up unscrupulous clients with covert recording poses complex queries: Is this person truly a new person, and is the director's true motives?
A Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Darkest Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and cleaned – it all. In their most challenging hours, families turn to him to bring back order.
Can an Renowned Museum Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by debates over its collection, precarious funding and the exposure of an internal thief, Britain's number one museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Is it possible to restore its standing?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries lacked an effective treatment remedy – up until perhaps now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A militant extremist and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideology permeate the highest levels of government.
An English Professional With a Crooked Side
With his brilliant mind and sterling background, it's little wonder that wealthy individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to get suspicious.
A Small Nation That Became the Global Mediation Capital
An extremely wealthy country has transformed into a significant force on the world stage, working to mediate some of the most long-standing disputes. Which factors are fueling this ambitious endeavor?
A Close-Up View at a President Gearing Up for Global Battle
Deeply disliked at home, President Macron relishes the world arena, where he positions himself as the statesman most equipped to manage a particular former American leader. 7 years after their last encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the child of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her companion, charged with killing their newborn infant?
An Dismantling of a Major Development Organization: Far From Universal Regret
When efforts were made to wind down a major US aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was not unexpected.
The Disturbing Mid-Century Study on South Asian Mothers
When information about a scientific experiment in the sixties became public, there was widespread outrage. But the exact story of the events is still partially unclear.
The "Master" of the Attention Economy
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed huge amounts of cash to selected contestants. But are these productions simply very clever entertainment – or acts of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's people is confronting the reality that their homeland may in the near future cease to exist. The pressing issue is: Where are they going to go?
A Heartbreaking Story of Youth Destitution
When I encountered Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then thought his situation might change for the better. That hope was devastatingly mistaken.
The International AI Competition and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Today, he may hold the secret to which nation wins the worldwide AI race.
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