Upon consider the previous year, a assortment of remarkable long-form pieces emerges. These narratives delve into multifaceted topics including political intrigue and scientific discoveries to deeply personal journeys.
A Puzzling Novelist and the Conscience of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist gained prominence in the nineties with scathing commentaries on power. Although several of his writer peers have faced censorship or fled the nation, he continues to sell millions of books. This raises a pressing query: Has he evolved into an defender for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Conflict
The account of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his sole route to escape prison was to join the government forces. Following fourteen years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could now get him killed.
A Bitter Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The finding of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in 2001 was proclaimed as completely re-writing the narrative of our species. But, not everyone was in agreement. The ensuing intense argument has consumed the careers of scholars ever since.
The British Sect That Operated in the Open
One woman was only a child when her family joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the disturbing scale of abuse it had committed.
A Prime Minister's Puzzling Stance on Human Rights
A great many voters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the UK's dedication to human rights. But, the performance over the past year has been curiously inconsistent.
Breaking a Country's Myth
A documentary featuring a repentant con artist as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras raises difficult queries: Is she truly reformed, and what are the director's own methods?
A Person Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes
From murder scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has seen – and restored – it all. In their darkest hours, individuals turn to him to bring back normalcy.
Can an Iconic Museum Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by debates over its collection, strained finances and the revelation of an insider theft, the UK's number one museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it repair its reputation?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Severe Pregnancy
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an consistent treatment solution – until possibly now.
A Legacy of Extremism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a political outcast 35 years ago. Now, his teachings permeate the highest levels of government.
The British Gentleman With a Crooked Secret
With his brilliant intellect and sterling reputation, it's little wonder that wealthy individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to get suspicious.
The Small State That Became the World's Diplomatic Capital
An astonishingly wealthy country has risen as a key player on the international scene, working to mediate some of the most long-standing disputes. What are fueling this unprecedented role?
An Close-Up View at a President Preparing for Global Battle
Deeply disliked at domestically, President Macron relishes the world arena, where he positions himself as the leader most equipped to handle a certain former American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Story
How did the child of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with the death of their two-week-old baby?
The End of a Global Development Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the world were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was far from unforeseen.
The Shocking Mid-Century Study on South Asian Women
When information about a scientific experiment in the sixties came to light, there was widespread outrage. But the exact truth of the events is still partially contested.
A "Mozart" of the Attention Economy
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and given away huge sums of money to lucky participants. But are these productions simply very clever clickbait – or acts of daring brilliance?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is facing the prospect that their home may soon cease to exist. The pressing issue is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
One Tragic Story of Childhood Homelessness
As I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. I still believed his life might improve. I was tragically wrong.
A International AI Race and a Crucial Defection
In 2020, after spending decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he may hold the secret to which nation wins the global technological rivalry.
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