Upon consider the past year, a assortment of exceptional feature-length articles shines. Such accounts probe complex topics including political machinations and historical discoveries to deeply personal stories.
The Mysterious Author and the Conscience of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with biting satires on autocratic rule. Although many of his writer peers have faced suppression or fled the nation, he still move vast numbers of copies. This poses a pertinent question: Has the author evolved into an supporter for the regime?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his sole way out of prison was to enlist in the regime forces. Following fourteen long years, his past as one of Assad's fighters might now put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Argument Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of ancient remains in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was heralded as fundamentally changing the story of our human race. However, some scholars was persuaded. The subsequent bitter scholarly debate has consumed the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Sect That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was only a young girl when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the shocking extent of abuse it had committed.
The Statesman's Unexpected Record on International Law
A great many supporters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would restore the UK's dedication to human rights. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been curiously ambiguous.
Breaking a Country's Self-Image
A documentary tracking a repentant fraudster as she records corrupt clients with covert recording poses thorny queries: Is this person really a new person, and what are the director's own intentions?
The Man Who Remediates the UK's Most Difficult Scenes
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and restored – everything. In their darkest hours, individuals depend on him to restore order.
Will an Iconic Institution Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, difficult funding and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's leading museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its standing?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Extreme Condition
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an reliable treatment solution – up until potentially now.
The Ghost of Extremism in Modern Politics
A violent fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideology permeate the very highest levels of the state.
The British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret
With his brilliant mind and sterling reputation, it's little wonder that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Until they began to get suspicious.
The Tiny Nation That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Hub
An incredibly rich country has transformed into a key actor on the world stage, working to solve some of the most long-standing conflicts. Which factors are behind this unprecedented project?
A Inside View at a President Preparing for Global Battle
Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader relishes the international stage, where he positions himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a certain former American leader. 7 years after their last encounter, a writer joined him as he prepared for the summit.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the child of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their newborn infant?
The Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Far From Universal Regret
When actions were made to wind down a major US development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was far from unexpected.
A Disturbing Mid-Century Study on Indian Mothers
When details about a medical study in the 1960s became public, there was widespread anxiety. But the exact story of what happened is still somewhat contested.
The "Genius" of the Online Economy
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and given away vast amounts of cash to selected contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever entertainment – or acts of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's population is grappling with the possibility that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The critical question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
One Sorrowful Story of Childhood Destitution
As I met Craig he was thirteen and without a home. I still thought his life could change for the better. That hope was tragically misplaced.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Defection
In the recent past, after living half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he might possess the answers to which nation wins the global technological rivalry.
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