While we reflect on the past year, a selection of remarkable long-form stories shines. These accounts delve into multifaceted topics from geopolitical intrigue and historical revelations to deeply human stories.
The Puzzling Author and the Conscience of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with scathing critiques on authoritarianism. While several of his writer peers have faced censorship or fled the nation, he still move vast numbers of books. It poses a pressing query: Has the author become an supporter for the establishment?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Brutal Conflict
The story of Mustafa, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his only path out of prison was to enlist in the government military. After 14 years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might still get him killed.
The Fierce Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of ancient bones in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as radically re-writing the history of our human race. But, some scholars was persuaded. The subsequent heated controversy has consumed the careers of researchers ever since.
The UK Cult That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was only a child when her family became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in uncover the appalling scale of mistreatment it had carried out.
A Statesman's Unexpected Stance on International Law
Numerous voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would restore the UK's commitment to human rights. But, the record over the first year in office has been strikingly ambiguous.
Challenging a Nation's Myth
A film featuring a repentant master criminal as she ensnares corrupt individuals with hidden cameras asks complex questions: Is she truly reformed, and what are the filmmaker's true intentions?
A Person Who Remediates the UK's Most Traumatic Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and restored – everything. In their darkest hours, individuals turn to him to restore normalcy.
Can an Renowned Museum Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, strained finances and the exposure of an internal thief, the UK's premier cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it repair its reputation?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Severe Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries lacked an reliable treatment remedy – up until potentially now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Government
A militant extremist and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his teachings shape the very highest levels of government.
An English Professional With a Dishonest Secret
With his keen mind and sterling reputation, it's little wonder that affluent clients trusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to become suspicious.
A Small Nation That Became the Global Mediation Center
An astonishingly rich country has transformed into a key actor on the world stage, working to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are behind this ambitious endeavor?
An Close-Up View at a President Preparing for Global Battle
Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader enjoys the international arena, where he presents himself as the leader most equipped to manage a particular sitting US president. Seven years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the summit.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Case
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her companion, charged with killing their newborn infant?
An End of a Major Development Organization: Not Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was not unexpected.
The Shocking 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a medical experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread shock. But the exact story of the procedures remains somewhat unclear.
The "Master" of the Attention Economy
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed enormous amounts of money to selected participants. But are these productions simply very clever entertainment – or acts of avant garde brilliance?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is grappling with the prospect that their homeland may soon be submerged. The pressing question is: Where are they supposed to go?
One Sorrowful Story of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. I still believed his situation could change for the better. I was devastatingly wrong.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Defection
In 2020, after living decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he might possess the answers to which nation wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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