As we consider the previous year, a assortment of remarkable long-form pieces shines. Such pieces explore complex themes including political machinations and historical revelations to profoundly personal sagas.
A Mysterious Author and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
An author gained prominence in the 1990s with biting commentaries on power. While numerous of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or fled the country, he continues to sell vast numbers of copies. It raises a pertinent question: Has he evolved into an defender for the establishment?
Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Devastating Civil War
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only way out of incarceration was to join the government forces. After 14 years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters might now get him killed.
The Bitter Argument Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The finding of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as fundamentally re-writing the story of our human race. However, some scholars was convinced. The resulting bitter argument has consumed the lives of researchers ever since.
The British Cult That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the shocking scale of exploitation it had carried out.
A Leader's Curious Stance on International Law
A great many supporters hoped that the prime minister would restore the Britain's commitment to human rights. However, the record over the past year has been curiously inconsistent.
Breaking a Country's Self-Image
A documentary following a repentant fraudster as she ensnares corrupt individuals with hidden cameras asks difficult questions: Is this person truly changed, and what are the director's own intentions?
A Person Who Remediates the UK's Darkest Stains
From crime scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and cleaned – it all. In their stickiest moments, families turn to him to restore normalcy.
Can an Renowned Institution Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, precarious finances and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's leading cultural institution is in deep trouble. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Severe Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries lacked an effective treatment remedy – until possibly now.
The Legacy of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A violent fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his teachings shape the very highest levels of government.
An British Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his sharp intellect and flawless reputation, it's little wonder that wealthy clients entrusted him with their wealth. Until they began to get uneasy.
The Small Nation That Became the Global Mediation Center
An incredibly wealthy country has become a key actor on the international scene, striving to mediate some of the most complex disputes. What are fueling this unprecedented endeavor?
A Close-Up View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle
Deeply unpopular at home, the French leader relishes the world stage, where he presents himself as the statesman best placed to deal with a certain former US president. Seven years after their last encounter, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for the summit.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with the death of their newborn baby?
The Dismantling of a Global Aid Organization: Not Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was not unexpected.
A Shocking 1960s Experiment on Indian Women
When details about a medical study in the sixties became public, there was widespread shock. But the precise truth of the events is still somewhat shrouded.
The "Master" of the Online Age
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and distributed huge sums of money to lucky participants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever entertainment – or acts of avant garde genius?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Rising Seas
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's population is confronting the possibility that their islands may soon be submerged. The critical issue is: To where are they going to go?
A Sorrowful Story of Youth Destitution
When I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then hoped his situation could turn around. I was tragically wrong.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Crucial Move
In 2020, after living decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he might possess the key to who wins the global technological rivalry.
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