While we look back on the year gone by, a assortment of outstanding feature-length articles emerges. Such pieces explore multifaceted subjects including political machinations and historical discoveries to deeply personal journeys.
The Enigmatic Author and the Soul of a Country
An author gained prominence in the nineties with sharp satires on power. Whereas several of his literary contemporaries have encountered censorship or left the country, he still sell millions of books. It raises a key question: Has the author turned into an supporter for the establishment?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his sole way out of prison was to enlist in the government forces. Following fourteen years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may still get him killed.
The Fierce Dispute Over Our Earliest Origins
The discovery of ancient bones in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as radically re-writing the narrative of our human race. But, a faction was convinced. The subsequent bitter argument has taken over the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The British Cult That Hid in the Open
One woman was only a child when her family joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in reveal the appalling breadth of exploitation it had committed.
A Statesman's Curious Stance on International Law
Numerous followers anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would restore the the nation's commitment to human rights. However, the record over the past year has been notably ambiguous.
Breaking a Country's Self-Image
A film tracking a repentant fraudster as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with covert recording raises difficult queries: Is she truly a new person, and is the director's own motives?
A Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and restored – it all. In their stickiest times, people depend on him to restore order.
Can an Famous Museum Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Beset by colonial controversy, difficult finances and the exposure of an internal thief, Britain's leading museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to salvage its standing?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Torture of Extreme Condition
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries been without an consistent medical remedy – up until perhaps now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A militant extremist and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideas shape the uppermost echelons of the state.
The British Gentleman With a Dishonest Side
With his keen intellect and flawless credentials, it's understandable that wealthy clients trusted him with their wealth. Then they began to get uneasy.
A Tiny State That Became the World's Mediation Capital
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a key force on the international scene, working to solve some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are behind this ambitious endeavor?
An Close-Up Look at a Leader Gearing Up for International Battle
Extremely unpopular at domestically, the French leader thrives on the world arena, where he projects himself as the leader uniquely positioned to manage a certain former US president. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, charged with the death of their newborn infant?
An End of a Major Development Agency: Far From Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to dismantle a major US aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was far from unforeseen.
A Disturbing Mid-Century Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s became public, there was widespread anxiety. But the precise truth of what happened is still partially unclear.
The "Master" of the Attention Age
He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and given away huge amounts of money to lucky contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or works of artistic genius?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is facing the prospect that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The pressing issue is: Where are they supposed to go?
One Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Destitution
When I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then believed his life might improve. That hope was tragically mistaken.
The International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after spending decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he could possess the secret to which nation prevails in the global AI race.
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