While we consider the past year, a assortment of exceptional long-form stories emerges. These narratives delve into intricate subjects ranging from political machinations and scientific discoveries to deeply personal stories.
The Enigmatic Author and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
An author rose to fame in the 1990s with sharp commentaries on autocratic rule. Whereas numerous of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or left the country, he still sell vast numbers of copies. This prompts a key query: Has he become an defender for the establishment?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Brutal Conflict
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole way out of incarceration was to join the government military. After fourteen years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might now put him in mortal danger.
A Bitter Argument Over Our Earliest Origins
The finding of ancient bones in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was hailed as completely re-writing the history of our species. Yet, not everyone was persuaded. The resulting intense argument has taken over the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The British Sect That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in reveal the appalling breadth of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
The Statesman's Unexpected Stance on International Law
A great many voters hoped that the prime minister would renew the Britain's commitment to human rights. However, the performance over the first year in office has been curiously ambiguous.
Breaking a Country's Identity
A film tracking a remorseful con artist as she ensnares corrupt individuals with covert recording asks complex questions: Is this person really a new person, and is the director's true intentions?
A Person Who Cleans the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From crime scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and cleaned – it all. In their most challenging hours, individuals rely on him to bring back peace.
Will an Iconic Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by debates over its collection, difficult funding and the exposure of an internal thief, Britain's number one cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an consistent medical solution – up until possibly now.
A Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A militant fanatic and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a political pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideology permeate the uppermost levels of government.
An British Professional With a Dishonest Side
With his sharp mind and flawless reputation, it's little wonder that wealthy individuals trusted him with their assets. Then they began to get uneasy.
A Small Nation That Emerged as the Global Mediation Hub
An astonishingly wealthy Gulf state has risen as a significant player on the world stage, striving to solve some of the most long-standing disputes. What are behind this ambitious project?
An Inside View at a Leader Preparing for Global Battle
Deeply unpopular at domestically, President Macron enjoys the world stage, where he presents himself as the statesman best placed to handle a certain sitting US president. Seven years after their previous meeting, a writer joined him as he prepared for the summit.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Story
What led to the child of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old baby?
The Dismantling of a Major Development Agency: Far From Widespread Regret
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was far from unexpected.
A Disturbing 1960s Study on Indian Women
When details about a scientific study in the 1960s became public, there was immense anxiety. But the precise story of the events remains partially contested.
The "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's spent 24 hours in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and showered vast sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply very clever entertainment – or works of artistic genius?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Rising Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is grappling with the reality that their homeland may soon become uninhabitable. The urgent issue is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
A Tragic Story of Youth Homelessness
When I met Craig he was thirteen and without a home. I still believed his life might change for the better. That hope was devastatingly misplaced.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Move
In 2020, after spending half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he might possess the secret to who wins the global technological rivalry.
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