While we consider the year gone by, a assortment of exceptional long-form pieces emerges. Such narratives delve into multifaceted subjects from geopolitical intrigue and scientific discoveries to deeply human journeys.
A Enigmatic Writer and the Soul of a Country
An author gained prominence in the 1990s with scathing critiques on autocratic rule. Although numerous of his literary peers have faced suppression or fled the nation, he continues to sell millions of copies. It prompts a key query: Has he evolved into an supporter for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his only way to escape prison was to join the regime forces. After fourteen long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may still cost him his life.
The Acrimonious Feud Over Our Ancient Origins
The discovery of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as completely re-writing the history of our human race. But, some scholars was persuaded. The resulting bitter controversy has consumed the careers of researchers ever since.
A UK Religious Group That Hid in the Open
One woman was just a child when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the appalling scale of exploitation it had committed.
The Prime Minister's Puzzling Record on Human Rights
Numerous voters expected that the prime minister would renew the Britain's dedication to human rights. But, the record over the first year in office has been strikingly ambiguous.
Breaking a Country's Myth
A documentary featuring a remorseful con artist as she sets up corrupt clients with hidden cameras raises difficult queries: Is this person genuinely reformed, and what are the director's true motives?
A Person Who Cleans the UK's Most Difficult Scenes
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and cleaned – everything. In their stickiest times, individuals turn to him to bring back normalcy.
Will an Renowned Museum Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by restitution claims, strained funding and the exposure of an internal thief, Britain's number one museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its reputation?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Severe Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries been without an effective treatment end – until potentially now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A violent extremist and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideas permeate the very highest echelons of the state.
The English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his sharp intellect and sterling credentials, it's understandable that wealthy clients trusted him with their wealth. Then they started to become uneasy.
A Tiny Nation That Became the Global Diplomatic Capital
An incredibly rich country has become a significant player on the international scene, striving to mediate some of the most complex disputes. What are driving this ambitious role?
An Close-Up Look at a Leader Gearing Up for International Battle
Extremely disliked at domestically, the French leader enjoys the world arena, where he positions himself as the leader uniquely positioned to manage a certain sitting US president. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for the summit.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Story
How did the child of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old baby?
An Dismantling of a Major Development Agency: Not Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was not unforeseen.
The Shocking Mid-Century Study on Indian Women
When information about a scientific experiment in the sixties came to light, there was widespread anxiety. But the precise truth of the procedures remains somewhat shrouded.
A "Mozart" 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 contestants. But are these videos simply very savvy entertainment – or works of artistic genius?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the possibility that their home may in the near future be submerged. The critical question is: Where are they going to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Story of Youth Destitution
When I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. Even then hoped his situation could change for the better. I was devastatingly mistaken.
The Global AI Race and a Pivotal Move
In 2020, after living half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Today, he may hold the answers to who wins the worldwide AI race.
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