While we consider the past year, a assortment of remarkable long-form pieces emerges. Such narratives delve into multifaceted topics ranging from political machinations and historical discoveries to deeply personal sagas.
The Puzzling Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Country
An author rose to fame in the 1990s with scathing critiques on power. While numerous of his writer peers have encountered suppression or fled the country, he continues to sell vast numbers of copies. It prompts a pertinent question: Has the author turned into an defender for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Civil War
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his sole way out of prison was to join the regime forces. Following 14 long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters could now cost him his life.
The Acrimonious Dispute Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in 2001 was hailed as radically re-writing the narrative of our human race. Yet, some scholars was persuaded. The resulting intense controversy has taken over the careers of scholars ever since.
The British Sect That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her household became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the disturbing breadth of abuse it had carried out.
A Leader's Curious Record on Human Rights
Numerous supporters hoped that the prime minister would renew the the nation's dedication to human rights. Yet, the track record over the past year has been notably mixed.
Breaking a Country's Self-Image
A film featuring a repentant fraudster as she sets up unscrupulous clients with covert recording asks difficult questions: Is this person truly reformed, and what are the director's own intentions?
A Person Who Remediates Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and cleaned – it all. In their darkest times, individuals turn to him to bring back peace.
Will an Renowned Museum Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by debates over its collection, precarious funding and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's leading cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Is it possible to repair its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Severe Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an consistent medical end – until potentially now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A violent fanatic and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideology influence the highest echelons of government.
The English Gentleman With a Dishonest Side
With his brilliant intellect and flawless background, it's little wonder that wealthy individuals trusted him with their wealth. Then they began to get wary.
The Tiny Nation That Became the World's Diplomatic Hub
An astonishingly wealthy country has become a major force on the international scene, striving to solve some of the most long-standing conflicts. Which factors are fueling this unprecedented endeavor?
A Close-Up View at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Extremely unpopular at domestically, President Macron enjoys the international arena, where he positions himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a particular sitting American leader. Seven years after their previous encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for battle.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with the death of their newborn infant?
An Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Not Universal Regret
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was far from unexpected.
A Unethical Mid-Century Study on Indian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread shock. But the precise nature of the procedures is still partially shrouded.
A "Master" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and distributed vast amounts of money to lucky participants. But are these videos simply very savvy clickbait – or acts of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is facing the reality that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The pressing question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
One Tragic Story of Youth Homelessness
When I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still hoped his life might change for the better. I was sadly wrong.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Pivotal Move
In 2020, after spending decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Today, he might hold the answers to who wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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