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As we look back on the previous year, a curated list of remarkable feature-length articles stands out. Such accounts probe intricate subjects from geopolitical intrigue and historical revelations to profoundly personal stories.

The Mysterious Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Country

A certain Russian novelist became known in the nineties with sharp critiques on autocratic rule. While many of his writer peers have faced censorship or fled the nation, he still sell millions of copies. It poses a pressing query: Has the author become an defender for the regime?

Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Devastating Conflict

The account of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his sole route to escape incarceration was to enlist in the regime military. Following 14 long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might now cost him his life.

The Fierce Argument Over Humanity's Ancient Origins

The unearthing of fossilised bones in the Chadian desert in 2001 was heralded as radically re-writing the story of our human race. However, not everyone was convinced. The subsequent bitter argument has consumed the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.

A UK Cult That Hid in Plain Sight

Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the disturbing scale of mistreatment it had perpetrated.

A Prime Minister's Puzzling Record on Human Rights

Numerous supporters expected that the prime minister would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to human rights. But, the performance over the first year in office has been strikingly mixed.

Breaking a Nation's Myth

A film featuring a repentant fraudster as she sets up corrupt clients with hidden cameras asks complex queries: Is she genuinely reformed, and what are the filmmaker's own motives?

A Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Traumatic Stains

From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and cleaned – everything. In their stickiest moments, families rely on him to bring back order.

Will an Iconic Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?

Plagued by colonial controversy, difficult finances and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's premier museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it restore its legacy?

More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Torture of Severe Pregnancy

Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long been without an effective medical end – up until possibly now.

The Legacy of Extremism in Contemporary Government

A violent extremist and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideology permeate the very highest levels of the state.

The English Gentleman With a Crooked Secret

With his sharp intellect and impeccable background, it's no surprise that high-net-worth individuals trusted him with their assets. Then they started to become wary.

The Small Nation That Became the Global Diplomatic Center

An astonishingly wealthy country has risen as a major player on the international scene, attempting to mediate some of the most long-standing disputes. Which factors are driving this ambitious role?

An Inside View at a President Preparing for Global Summitry

Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron thrives on the international stage, where he positions himself as the leader uniquely positioned to manage a certain sitting US president. Seven years after their previous meeting, a writer joined him as he prepared for battle.

Inside the Trial of a Tragic Story

What led to the child of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with the death of their newborn infant?

An Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Far From Universal Regret

When actions were made to dismantle a major US aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.

The Unethical Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Mothers

When details about a medical study in the sixties came to light, there was immense shock. But the precise truth of the events is still somewhat shrouded.

A "Mozart" of the Online Economy

He's spent 24 hours in slime, two days underground – and given away enormous sums of money to selected contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or works of daring brilliance?

Life in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Seas

With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the prospect that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The critical issue is: To where are they going to go?

A Heartbreaking Case of Childhood Homelessness

When I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still hoped his situation might improve. I was sadly mistaken.

A International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Pivotal Move

In the recent past, after living half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he may possess the secret to which nation wins the global technological rivalry.

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