As we look back on the previous year, a assortment of exceptional feature-length articles stands out. Such accounts explore intricate themes ranging from political machinations and historical discoveries to profoundly human journeys.
A Mysterious Writer and the Conscience of a Nation
An author became known in the nineties with scathing satires on autocratic rule. Although several of his literary contemporaries have faced suppression or left the nation, he still move vast numbers of books. This poses a pertinent question: Has he become an apologist for the regime?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Brutal Conflict
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his only route to escape prison was to join the government military. After 14 years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could still cost him his life.
A Fierce Dispute Over Our Ancient Beginnings
The discovery of ancient bones in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was hailed as completely rewriting the history of our human race. But, some scholars was persuaded. The ensuing bitter argument has taken over the careers of scholars ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was just a child when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in uncover the disturbing breadth of abuse it had perpetrated.
A Leader's Unexpected Record on International Law
Many voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would restore the the nation's commitment to international law. However, the performance over the first year in office has been strikingly ambiguous.
Shattering a Country's Identity
A documentary following a repentant master criminal as she records corrupt clients with hidden cameras asks difficult queries: Is she genuinely a new person, and is the filmmaker's own motives?
The Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Difficult Stains
From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and restored – everything. In their most challenging hours, families rely on him to bring back peace.
Can an Renowned Institution Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by colonial controversy, strained funding and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's leading cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Torture of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has long lacked an effective medical remedy – until possibly now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A militant extremist and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. Today, his teachings shape the very highest levels of the state.
The British Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his brilliant mind and sterling background, it's little wonder that wealthy clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to get uneasy.
A Tiny Nation That Became the Global Mediation Hub
An astonishingly rich country has risen as a major force on the international scene, attempting to mediate some of the most long-standing conflicts. Which factors are driving this unprecedented role?
An Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Extremely disliked at home, the French leader relishes the international arena, where he projects himself as the leader most equipped to handle a certain sitting US president. 7 years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with killing their two-week-old infant?
The Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was far from unexpected.
A Disturbing 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers
When information about a medical study in the sixties became public, there was immense outrage. But the full truth of what happened is still partially unclear.
A "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's spent 24 hours in slime, two days buried alive – and given away enormous amounts of money to selected participants. But are these videos simply very clever entertainment – or acts of avant garde brilliance?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's people is facing the reality that their homeland may in the near future be submerged. The urgent issue is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Case of Youth Destitution
As I met a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. Even then believed his situation might change for the better. That hope was sadly mistaken.
A Global AI Race and a Pivotal Defection
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he could possess the secret to which nation wins the worldwide AI race.
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