A Best Feature Reads of the Year: An Collection of Thought-Provoking Narratives
While we look back on the past year, a assortment of outstanding in-depth pieces shines. Such narratives probe intricate topics including geopolitical intrigue and historical discoveries to deeply personal journeys.
A Puzzling Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Country
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the nineties with sharp critiques on autocratic rule. Whereas numerous of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or fled the country, he still sell millions of books. It poses a key question: Has the author turned into an supporter for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Civil War
The story of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his sole route to escape prison was to enlist in the government military. Following 14 long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could now put him in mortal danger.
The Acrimonious Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The unearthing of ancient remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was heralded as radically re-writing the story of our human race. However, some scholars was persuaded. The ensuing bitter controversy has taken over the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The British Religious Group That Operated in the Open
One woman was only a young girl when her family joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the shocking extent of abuse it had committed.
The Leader's Curious Stance on International Law
Numerous supporters hoped that the prime minister would renew the the nation's dedication to international law. But, the record over the past year has been notably inconsistent.
Shattering a Country's Myth
A documentary featuring a remorseful master criminal as she records unscrupulous clients with covert recording asks thorny questions: Is this person really changed, and is the filmmaker's true methods?
A Man Who Remediates the UK's Darkest Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and restored – it all. In their most challenging moments, families depend on him to restore normalcy.
Will an Iconic Institution Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by colonial controversy, difficult finances and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's premier museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its standing?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Severe Pregnancy
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long lacked an effective medical remedy – up until potentially now.
The Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A militant extremist and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his teachings shape the uppermost levels of government.
The English Gentleman With a Crooked Secret
With his brilliant mind and flawless reputation, it's understandable that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their wealth. Then they started to become suspicious.
A Tiny State That Became the Global Mediation Center
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has risen as a key actor on the world stage, working to solve some of the most long-standing conflicts. Which factors are behind this unprecedented project?
A Close-Up View at a Leader Preparing for International Summitry
Extremely disliked at domestically, the French leader thrives on the world stage, where he positions himself as the leader uniquely positioned to deal with a particular former American leader. 7 years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with killing their newborn infant?
The End of a Major Aid Agency: Far From Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.
A Disturbing 1960s Study on Indian Women
When details about a scientific experiment in the sixties became public, there was widespread outrage. But the exact truth of what happened is still somewhat shrouded.
A "Genius" of the Online Age
He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and showered enormous amounts of money to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply very savvy clickbait – or acts of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's people is grappling with the possibility that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The urgent question is: Where are they going to relocate?
A Sorrowful Case of Childhood Destitution
As I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. I still thought his life could change for the better. I was tragically wrong.
The International AI Race and a Key Defection
In 2020, after living decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he may hold the answers to which nation prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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