While we reflect on the year gone by, a assortment of remarkable feature-length articles shines. These narratives delve into multifaceted subjects ranging from political machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly human journeys.
The Enigmatic Novelist and the Conscience of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist gained prominence in the nineties with scathing commentaries on authoritarianism. While several of his literary peers have faced censorship or left the country, he continues to move vast numbers of books. This poses a key question: Has he become an apologist for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The account of a young man, who at 18 was told that his sole path out of prison was to join the government military. After 14 years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters could now get him killed.
The Bitter Dispute Over Our Earliest Origins
The finding of fossilised remains in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as radically re-writing the history of our species. But, a faction was convinced. The ensuing bitter controversy has taken over the lives of researchers ever since.
A British Cult That Hid in the Open
One woman was only a young girl when her family joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped expose the shocking extent of mistreatment it had committed.
A Prime Minister's Curious Stance on Human Rights
A great many supporters anticipated that the prime minister would restore the Britain's commitment to international law. However, the track record over the first year in office has been strikingly mixed.
Challenging a Country's Myth
A documentary following a remorseful con artist as she records corrupt individuals with hidden cameras asks complex questions: Is this person really changed, and what are the director's own motives?
A Man Who Remediates Britain's Darkest Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – everything. In their darkest moments, individuals depend on him to restore order.
Can an Renowned Institution Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by debates over its collection, strained funding and the revelation of an insider theft, the UK's number one museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its reputation?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Agony of Severe Condition
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has long lacked an effective medical end – up until possibly now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent extremist and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideas permeate the very highest levels of government.
An English Professional With a Dishonest Side
With his brilliant mind and flawless background, it's understandable that wealthy clients trusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to get suspicious.
A Small State That Became the World's Diplomatic Center
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has risen as a major force on the international scene, striving to solve some of the most complex conflicts. What are behind this unprecedented endeavor?
An Inside View at a President Preparing for International Summitry
Extremely disliked at domestically, the French leader thrives on the world stage, where he positions himself as the leader uniquely positioned to handle a certain former US president. Seven years after their previous encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the summit.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the child of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with killing their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Global Development Agency: Far From Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest disappointment was not unexpected.
The Disturbing 1960s Study on South Asian Women
When information about a medical study in the 1960s came to light, there was immense outrage. But the exact nature of what happened is still partially contested.
The "Mozart" of the Attention Economy
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and showered enormous sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever entertainment – or acts of avant garde genius?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's population is confronting the prospect that their home may soon cease to exist. The urgent question is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
A Heartbreaking Case of Youth Destitution
When I met a young boy he was 13 and without a home. I still thought his situation could change for the better. That hope was devastatingly wrong.
The International AI Race and a Key Defection
In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Today, he may hold the answers to who prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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