As we reflect on the past year, a assortment of remarkable feature-length articles stands out. These narratives explore multifaceted topics including geopolitical machinations and scientific discoveries to deeply personal sagas.
A Enigmatic Author and the Moral Fabric of a Country
An author became known in the nineties with sharp critiques on autocratic rule. While several of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the nation, he still sell millions of copies. It prompts a key question: Has the author become an supporter for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only route to escape prison was to join the regime forces. After 14 years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may now cost him his life.
The Bitter Feud Over Our Ancient Beginnings
The discovery of fossilised bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was heralded as fundamentally rewriting the story of our species. Yet, a faction was convinced. The ensuing bitter controversy has dominated the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Sect That Hid in the Open
One woman was just a child when her family became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she helped expose the appalling extent of mistreatment it had carried out.
The Leader's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights
A great many supporters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would renew the the nation's commitment to international law. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been strikingly ambiguous.
Breaking a Nation's Myth
A documentary following a remorseful con artist as she sets up unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras poses complex questions: Is this person really changed, and is the director's true intentions?
A Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Darkest Stains
From murder scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has seen – and cleaned – it all. In their darkest times, individuals turn to him to restore peace.
Can an Iconic Museum Survive an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, difficult finances and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's number one museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it repair its reputation?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Extreme Pregnancy
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries been without an reliable medical remedy – until perhaps now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A militant extremist and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. Now, his ideology shape the uppermost levels of the state.
The English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his brilliant mind and sterling background, it's no surprise that wealthy clients entrusted him with their wealth. Until they began to get wary.
A Tiny Nation That Became the World's Diplomatic Capital
An extremely wealthy country has risen as a significant actor on the international scene, striving to solve some of the most complex conflicts. Which factors are fueling this unprecedented endeavor?
A Close-Up Look at a President Preparing for Global Summitry
Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader thrives on the world stage, where he presents himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to handle a particular former American leader. 7 years after their previous meeting, a journalist joined him as he prepared for battle.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Case
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old baby?
An End of a Global Aid Organization: Far From Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was not unforeseen.
A Disturbing Mid-Century Study on South Asian Women
When details about a medical experiment in the 1960s became public, there was widespread shock. But the exact truth of the events remains partially contested.
The "Genius" of the Online Age
He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and given away enormous amounts of cash to selected participants. But are these videos simply very clever entertainment – or works of artistic genius?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Rising Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is confronting the reality that their home may in the near future be submerged. The critical question is: Where are they going to relocate?
A Sorrowful Story of Youth Homelessness
As I met Craig he was 13 and homeless. I still hoped his life might turn around. That hope was sadly mistaken.
The International AI Competition and a Key Move
In the recent past, after living half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he might hold the secret to who prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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