Upon look back on the previous year, a assortment of remarkable long-form stories emerges. Such pieces delve into intricate topics ranging from political intrigue and scientific revelations to profoundly personal sagas.
A Puzzling Novelist and the Conscience of a Country
An author gained prominence in the nineties with sharp commentaries on power. While numerous of his literary peers have faced censorship or left the country, he still move millions of books. It raises a key query: Has he become an apologist for the Kremlin?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The account of a young man, who at 18 was told that his only way out of prison was to enlist in the regime military. After 14 years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters could still get him killed.
A Bitter Feud Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The unearthing of fossilised bones in the Djurab sands in 2001 was proclaimed as radically re-writing the story of our species. But, some scholars was persuaded. The resulting heated scholarly debate has consumed the careers of researchers ever since.
A British Cult That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was just a child when her household became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the disturbing breadth of exploitation it had committed.
The Leader's Curious Stance on Human Rights
Many supporters expected that the prime minister would restore the UK's dedication to human rights. Yet, the performance over the past year has been strikingly inconsistent.
Challenging a Nation's Myth
A documentary tracking a repentant fraudster as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with covert recording poses difficult questions: Is this person truly a new person, and what are the director's true intentions?
The Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Traumatic Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and dealt with – it all. In their darkest moments, families turn to him to bring back peace.
Will an Renowned Institution Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, precarious funding and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's number one museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it restore its standing?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Suffering of Severe Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long been without an reliable treatment solution – up until potentially now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast 35 years ago. Today, his ideas permeate the highest echelons of the state.
An British Professional With a Fraudulent Secret
With his sharp intellect and sterling background, it's no surprise that wealthy clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to get suspicious.
A Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Hub
An astonishingly wealthy country has risen as a key actor on the international scene, working to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. What are behind this ambitious endeavor?
An Inside View at a President Preparing for International Battle
Extremely disliked at domestically, the French leader enjoys the world stage, where he positions himself as the leader most equipped to manage a certain sitting American leader. 7 years after their last meeting, a journalist joined him as he prepared for battle.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, charged with killing their newborn infant?
The Dismantling of a Global Aid Organization: Far From Widespread Regret
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent betrayal was not unforeseen.
A Unethical 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a medical experiment in the sixties came to light, there was widespread shock. But the exact truth of what happened is still partially shrouded.
The "Master" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and given away huge amounts of cash to selected participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or works of artistic brilliance?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is facing the prospect that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The critical issue is: To where are they going to relocate?
One Sorrowful Story of Youth Homelessness
When I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. I still hoped his life might improve. That hope was sadly wrong.
A International AI Competition and a Key Move
In the recent past, after spending decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Today, he may possess the secret to which nation wins the global technological rivalry.
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