As we look back on the year gone by, a curated list of outstanding feature-length articles shines. Such narratives probe intricate themes ranging from geopolitical machinations and historical discoveries to deeply human stories.
The Mysterious Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
An author rose to fame in the 1990s with sharp commentaries on autocratic rule. While numerous of his writer peers have encountered suppression or fled the nation, he continues to move vast numbers of copies. This poses a pressing query: Has he become an supporter for the regime?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Brutal Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his sole path to escape incarceration was to enlist in the regime military. After fourteen years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's fighters may now get him killed.
A Fierce Dispute Over Our Earliest Origins
The finding of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in 2001 was heralded as fundamentally re-writing the narrative of our human race. However, not everyone was persuaded. The subsequent intense argument has consumed the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Sect That Operated in the Open
One woman was just a child when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the appalling extent of abuse it had carried out.
A Leader's Puzzling Record on Human Rights
Numerous followers anticipated that the prime minister would reaffirm the UK's dedication to human rights. Yet, the track record over the past year has been notably ambiguous.
Shattering a Country's Self-Image
A film tracking a remorseful con artist as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with covert recording asks complex questions: Is this person genuinely reformed, and what are the director's true motives?
The Person Who Cleans Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has seen – and dealt with – it all. In their most challenging hours, individuals depend on him to bring back order.
Will an Famous Institution Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by debates over its collection, strained funding and the revelation of an internal thief, the UK's number one museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it repair its legacy?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Agony of Severe Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has long lacked an reliable medical end – until potentially now.
The Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A violent fanatic and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideas shape the highest levels of government.
An English Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his keen intellect and impeccable reputation, it's no surprise that high-net-worth individuals trusted him with their assets. Until they began to become suspicious.
A Tiny Nation That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Hub
An extremely rich Gulf state has become a major force on the world stage, striving to solve some of the most complex conflicts. What are behind this ambitious role?
A Inside Look at a Leader Preparing for Global Battle
Extremely unpopular at domestically, President Macron thrives on the international stage, where he presents himself as the leader most equipped to deal with a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their previous meeting, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the fray.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with killing their newborn baby?
An End of a Major Development Organization: Far From Universal Mourning
When actions were made to wind down a major US development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent disappointment was not unexpected.
The Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s became public, there was widespread outrage. But the full truth of what happened remains somewhat shrouded.
The "Mozart" of the Attention Economy
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and showered huge amounts of cash to selected participants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of avant garde genius?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's population is confronting the prospect that their islands may soon cease to exist. The critical issue is: Where are they going to go?
One Tragic Story of Youth Homelessness
As I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. I still believed his life might improve. That hope was sadly wrong.
The Global AI Competition and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after spending half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he could hold the secret to which nation wins the global AI race.
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