Upon look back on the previous year, a selection of remarkable long-form pieces emerges. These accounts delve into intricate themes including geopolitical intrigue and scientific discoveries to deeply human stories.
A Enigmatic Novelist and the Conscience of a Country
A certain Russian novelist gained prominence in the nineties with scathing satires on autocratic rule. Although numerous of his writer peers have encountered censorship or fled the nation, he still move millions of copies. It poses a key query: Has the author become an apologist for the regime?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at 18 was told that his only way to escape incarceration was to join the government forces. After 14 years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may now put him in mortal danger.
The Acrimonious Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of ancient remains in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was hailed as fundamentally re-writing the narrative of our human race. Yet, not everyone was convinced. The ensuing bitter controversy has taken over the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The British Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped uncover the disturbing scale of abuse it had carried out.
The Prime Minister's Puzzling Stance on International Law
Numerous supporters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to human rights. But, the track record over the first year in office has been notably ambiguous.
Breaking a Country's Identity
A documentary tracking a repentant fraudster as she ensnares corrupt clients with covert recording poses complex questions: Is this person really a new person, and what are the filmmaker's own methods?
The Person Who Remediates the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From crime scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and restored – it all. In their most challenging hours, individuals depend on him to bring back peace.
Can an Iconic Institution Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, precarious finances and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's number one museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Suffering of Severe Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an consistent treatment end – until potentially now.
The Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A violent extremist and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideas permeate the highest levels of the state.
The British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his sharp mind and impeccable reputation, it's understandable that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to become uneasy.
The Tiny Nation That Emerged as the Global Mediation Capital
An astonishingly rich country has transformed into a significant player on the international scene, working to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. What are behind this unprecedented project?
A Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron relishes the international stage, where he projects himself as the statesman best placed to deal with a particular former US president. Seven years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the summit.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the child of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with killing their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Major Development Organization: Not Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent aid agency, many around the world were surprised. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest disappointment was far from unexpected.
A Shocking 1960s Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When information about a medical study in the sixties came to light, there was immense shock. But the full truth of the events is still partially shrouded.
The "Mozart" of the Attention Age
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and showered huge sums of money to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or acts of avant garde brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's population is grappling with the prospect that their islands may soon be submerged. The critical issue is: To where are they going to relocate?
A Heartbreaking Case of Youth Destitution
As I encountered a young boy he was 13 and homeless. I still believed his situation might improve. That hope was sadly wrong.
The International AI Race and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after living decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he may possess the answers to who wins the worldwide AI race.
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