While we consider the year gone by, a selection of remarkable long-form pieces stands out. Such accounts delve into multifaceted subjects ranging from political machinations and historical revelations to deeply personal journeys.
A Mysterious Novelist and the Soul of a Nation
An author rose to fame in the nineties with biting critiques on authoritarianism. Although many of his literary peers have faced censorship or fled the country, he still move millions of copies. It raises a pertinent question: Has the author turned into an apologist for the regime?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his sole route out of prison was to enlist in the regime military. After 14 years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might still get him killed.
The Fierce Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The unearthing of fossilised bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was hailed as fundamentally rewriting the narrative of our species. But, some scholars was persuaded. The ensuing intense argument has consumed the lives of researchers ever since.
The British Sect That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in reveal the appalling scale of exploitation it had committed.
The Leader's Unexpected Record on International Law
A great many supporters anticipated that the prime minister would restore the the nation's dedication to human rights. However, the record over the past year has been curiously ambiguous.
Breaking a Nation's Myth
A film featuring a repentant fraudster as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras raises thorny queries: Is this person genuinely a new person, and what are the filmmaker's true motives?
The Man Who Remediates the UK's Darkest Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and cleaned – it all. In their most challenging times, families rely on him to restore peace.
Can an Famous Museum Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by debates over its collection, precarious finances and the revelation of an internal thief, the UK's leading cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its reputation?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Torture of Severe Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries lacked an reliable medical end – up until perhaps now.
A Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A militant extremist and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. Now, his teachings influence the very highest levels of government.
The British Professional With a Dishonest Side
With his brilliant intellect and impeccable credentials, it's little wonder that affluent individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to become uneasy.
The Tiny Nation That Became the Global Mediation Hub
An incredibly wealthy country has risen as a major actor on the world stage, striving to solve some of the most long-standing conflicts. Which factors are fueling this unprecedented role?
A Inside View at a Leader Preparing for Global Battle
Deeply disliked at domestically, the French leader thrives on the international arena, where he positions himself as the statesman most equipped to manage a particular former American leader. Seven years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Case
What led to the child of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, charged with the death of their newborn baby?
An End of a Major Aid Agency: Far From Universal Regret
When actions were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was far from unforeseen.
The Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Women
When information about a medical experiment in the sixties became public, there was immense outrage. But the full truth of the events remains somewhat contested.
A "Master" of the Online Economy
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days underground – and given away vast sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these videos simply very clever entertainment – or works of daring brilliance?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's population is facing the possibility that their homeland may soon cease to exist. The pressing issue is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
One Sorrowful Story of Youth Homelessness
When I met a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still thought his situation might turn around. That hope was sadly mistaken.
A International AI Race and a Key Defection
In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he might hold the key to who wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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