As we look back on the previous year, a selection of remarkable long-form stories stands out. These accounts delve into complex subjects including geopolitical intrigue and historical revelations to deeply human stories.
A Enigmatic Writer and the Conscience of a Nation
An author became known in the nineties with sharp satires on power. While numerous of his writer contemporaries have faced censorship or left the nation, he still sell millions of copies. This raises a key question: Has the author become an supporter for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his only path to escape incarceration was to join the regime forces. Following fourteen years, his history as one of Assad's fighters could still get him killed.
A Acrimonious Argument Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The discovery of fossilised bones in the Djurab sands in 2001 was proclaimed as completely changing the story of our species. But, some scholars was convinced. The ensuing bitter scholarly debate has taken over the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Religious Group That Operated in the Open
One woman was just a young girl when her household became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in reveal the appalling scale of mistreatment it had committed.
The Prime Minister's Curious Record on International Law
Many voters expected that the prime minister would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to international law. But, the track record over the first year in office has been strikingly mixed.
Breaking a Nation's Myth
A documentary tracking a remorseful master criminal as she ensnares corrupt individuals with hidden cameras raises complex questions: Is she truly changed, and is the director's true motives?
A Man Who Cleans the UK's Most Difficult Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging times, families depend on him to restore order.
Can an Iconic Institution Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, strained finances and the exposure of an internal thief, Britain's number one museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Is it possible to restore its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries been without an effective medical end – up until perhaps now.
A Legacy of Extremism in Modern Government
A violent extremist and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his teachings shape the uppermost echelons of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret
With his brilliant intellect and impeccable background, it's no surprise that affluent individuals trusted him with their wealth. Until they started to become wary.
The Tiny State That Became the World's Mediation Center
An incredibly wealthy country has transformed into a key player on the world stage, working to broker peace in some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are behind this ambitious project?
A Close-Up Look at a President Preparing for Global Summitry
Extremely unpopular at home, President Macron relishes the international stage, where he presents himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to handle a particular sitting 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 Case
How did the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her partner, charged with the death of their newborn infant?
The End of a Major Development Organization: Far From Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest letdown was far from unforeseen.
The Disturbing 1960s Study on Indian Mothers
When information about a scientific experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was immense shock. But the exact nature of the procedures remains somewhat unclear.
The "Master" of the Online Age
He's spent 24 hours in slime, two days underground – and showered vast sums of cash to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever entertainment – or acts of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is facing the possibility that their islands may soon be submerged. The critical question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
One Tragic Case of Youth Homelessness
As I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. I still believed his situation might change for the better. I was sadly misplaced.
A International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Pivotal Move
In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he might hold the answers to which nation wins the worldwide AI race.
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