Upon consider the previous year, a selection of exceptional long-form articles emerges. These narratives delve into complex subjects ranging from political machinations and historical discoveries to deeply personal journeys.
The Enigmatic Novelist and the Conscience of a Nation
An author became known in the 1990s with scathing critiques on authoritarianism. While numerous of his literary contemporaries have faced censorship or left the country, he still sell vast numbers of copies. It prompts a key query: Has the author turned into an supporter for the regime?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The account of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only path out of incarceration was to enlist in the regime military. Following 14 long years, his history as one of Assad's fighters might now cost him his life.
The Fierce Argument Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of ancient bones in the Chadian sands in 2001 was proclaimed as completely re-writing the history of our human race. But, some scholars was in agreement. The subsequent intense controversy has dominated the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Religious Group That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was just a young girl when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the disturbing breadth of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
A Statesman's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
Many voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the the nation's commitment to international law. But, the track record over the first year in office has been curiously mixed.
Challenging a Country's Myth
A documentary following a repentant con artist as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras poses thorny queries: Is she genuinely changed, and what are the director's own intentions?
A Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and dealt with – everything. In their stickiest moments, families rely on him to restore normalcy.
Will an Iconic Museum Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by colonial controversy, difficult finances and the exposure of an internal thief, the UK's number one cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its reputation?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Severe Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries lacked an consistent treatment solution – up until potentially now.
A Legacy of Extremism in Modern Politics
A violent fanatic and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a political outcast 35 years ago. Now, his teachings shape the very highest echelons of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Crooked Side
With his brilliant mind and flawless credentials, it's little wonder that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to become suspicious.
The Tiny State That Became the Global Diplomatic Hub
An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has become a major player on the international scene, attempting to mediate some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are driving this unprecedented project?
An Inside View at a President Gearing Up for International Battle
Extremely disliked at home, President Macron relishes the world arena, where he projects himself as the leader most equipped to handle a certain former US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the summit.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Story
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with the death of their two-week-old baby?
An Dismantling of a Major Development Agency: Far From Universal Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest letdown was not unexpected.
A Shocking 1960s Experiment on South Asian Women
When details about a medical experiment in the sixties came to light, there was widespread shock. But the precise story of what happened is still somewhat shrouded.
A "Master" of the Attention Economy
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and given away huge sums of cash to selected participants. But are these videos simply very savvy clickbait – or acts of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's people is facing the prospect that their homeland may soon become uninhabitable. The pressing question is: Where are they going to go?
A Sorrowful Case of Childhood Destitution
As I encountered Craig he was 13 and homeless. Even then hoped his situation might change for the better. That hope was devastatingly misplaced.
The International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Now, he might hold the secret to who prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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