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Upon reflect on the past year, a selection of outstanding feature-length articles shines. These narratives delve into complex topics including political machinations and historical revelations to profoundly human sagas.

A Puzzling Novelist and the Soul of a Nation

An author became known in the 1990s with sharp commentaries on authoritarianism. While numerous of his writer peers have faced censorship or fled the country, he continues to move vast numbers of books. This poses a key question: Has the author become an apologist for the establishment?

Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Civil War

The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only route out of prison was to enlist in the government forces. After 14 long years, his past as one of Assad's fighters could now put him in mortal danger.

The Bitter Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Origins

The unearthing of ancient remains in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was heralded as completely rewriting the history of our human race. Yet, some scholars was in agreement. The subsequent heated controversy has consumed the careers of scholars ever since.

A UK Cult That Operated in the Open

One woman was only a young girl when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the shocking breadth of mistreatment it had committed.

A Leader's Curious Stance on International Law

Many followers expected that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's commitment to international law. However, the track record over the first year in office has been strikingly mixed.

Breaking a Country's Self-Image

A documentary featuring a remorseful master criminal as she sets up corrupt clients with hidden cameras raises difficult queries: Is she truly reformed, and is the filmmaker's own methods?

The Man Who Remediates Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes

From murder scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – everything. In their darkest moments, people rely on him to restore normalcy.

Will an Famous Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?

Beset by restitution claims, strained finances and the exposure of an internal thief, Britain's leading cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it restore its standing?

Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Severe Pregnancy

Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries been without an effective treatment end – up until potentially now.

The Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics

A violent extremist and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Now, his teachings influence the very highest levels of government.

The English Professional With a Crooked Side

With his brilliant intellect and impeccable reputation, it's no surprise that wealthy individuals trusted him with their assets. Until they started to get wary.

A Tiny Nation That Emerged as the World's Mediation Hub

An astonishingly rich Gulf state has become a significant player on the international scene, working to solve some of the most intractable disputes. What are fueling this ambitious role?

A Inside View at a Leader Preparing for Global Summitry

Deeply unpopular at home, the French leader enjoys the world arena, where he presents himself as the statesman best placed to manage a certain sitting American leader. 7 years after their previous meeting, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.

Inside the Trial of a Tragic Story

How did the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?

An End of a Major Aid Organization: Far From Widespread Mourning

When actions were made to wind down a major US development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was not unforeseen.

A Unethical 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers

When details about a medical study in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread shock. But the precise truth of the events is still partially shrouded.

A "Mozart" of the Online Economy

He's spent a full day in slime, 48 hours underground – and showered enormous sums of money to selected participants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever entertainment – or acts of daring brilliance?

Life in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean

With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is confronting the reality that their homeland may in the near future cease to exist. The pressing issue is: To where are they supposed to go?

One Heartbreaking Case of Childhood Destitution

When I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. Even then thought his life might change for the better. That hope was tragically misplaced.

A International AI Race and a Key Defection

In the recent past, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he may possess the answers to which nation wins the global technological rivalry.

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