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While we look back on the previous year, a selection of exceptional feature-length articles shines. Such narratives probe complex subjects ranging from geopolitical machinations and historical discoveries to profoundly human sagas.

A Enigmatic Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Nation

An author rose to fame in the nineties with biting commentaries on power. While numerous of his writer contemporaries have faced suppression or left the country, he still move vast numbers of books. This poses a pressing query: Has the author become an apologist for the Kremlin?

Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Brutal Civil War

The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his only route to escape incarceration was to enlist in the government forces. After 14 years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may now cost him his life.

The Acrimonious Feud Over Our Ancient Origins

The finding of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in 2001 was heralded as fundamentally re-writing the narrative of our human race. However, not everyone was persuaded. The ensuing heated argument has consumed the careers of scholars ever since.

The British Sect That Hid in the Open

One woman was just a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the shocking extent of mistreatment it had perpetrated.

A Statesman's Puzzling Record on International Law

A great many supporters anticipated that the prime minister would reaffirm the the nation's dedication to human rights. However, the performance over the past year has been curiously mixed.

Challenging a Country's Myth

A film tracking a repentant con artist as she ensnares corrupt individuals with hidden cameras poses complex queries: Is this person really changed, and is the director's own intentions?

A Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Difficult Stains

From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and restored – it all. In their darkest hours, individuals turn to him to restore order.

Can an Renowned Institution Endure an "Perfect Storm"?

Burdened by debates over its collection, strained finances and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's leading museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its standing?

More Than "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Severe Condition

Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an effective medical solution – up until perhaps now.

A Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics

A violent extremist and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his teachings influence the uppermost levels of government.

The English Professional With a Crooked Side

With his sharp intellect and impeccable credentials, it's understandable that wealthy clients entrusted him with their assets. Until they started to get wary.

The Tiny Nation That Became the Global Mediation Hub

An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has become a significant force on the world stage, striving to solve some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are behind this unprecedented project?

A Inside Look at a President Gearing Up for International Battle

Extremely disliked at home, the French leader enjoys the international arena, where he presents himself as the leader best placed to handle a particular former US president. 7 years after their previous meeting, a writer joined him as he prepared for battle.

Inside the Trial of a Tragic Case

How did the child of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?

An Dismantling of a Major Development Organization: Not Universal Regret

When efforts were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was not unexpected.

The Shocking Mid-Century Study on South Asian Mothers

When information about a scientific experiment in the sixties came to light, there was widespread outrage. But the precise nature of the events remains somewhat contested.

The "Master" of the Online Economy

He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and given away vast amounts of cash to selected contestants. But are these productions simply very savvy clickbait – or acts of daring genius?

Life in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Seas

With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's population is confronting the prospect that their home may soon be submerged. The pressing question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?

A Tragic Case of Youth Homelessness

When I met Craig he was thirteen and without a home. Even then thought his situation could improve. That hope was tragically mistaken.

The International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Crucial Move

In the recent past, after living half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he might hold the secret to who wins the global AI race.

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