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Upon consider the year gone by, a assortment of remarkable feature-length articles emerges. These accounts probe intricate topics from political intrigue and historical revelations to profoundly personal sagas.

The Mysterious Novelist and the Conscience of a Nation

Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the 1990s with sharp satires on power. Although many of his literary contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the nation, he continues to move millions of copies. It prompts a pressing query: Has he evolved into an supporter for the Kremlin?

Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Conflict

The story of Mustafa, who at 18 was told that his sole path out of prison was to enlist in the government military. After 14 years, his past as one of Assad's fighters might now put him in mortal danger.

A Bitter Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Origins

The discovery of ancient remains in the Djurab sands in 2001 was hailed as fundamentally re-writing the history of our human race. But, a faction was persuaded. The ensuing heated controversy has taken over the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.

A British Sect That Operated in Plain Sight

One woman was only a young girl when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the disturbing scale of abuse it had committed.

The Leader's Puzzling Stance on International Law

A great many voters expected that the former human rights lawyer would restore the Britain's commitment to international law. But, the record over the first year in office has been strikingly inconsistent.

Challenging a Nation's Myth

A documentary following a remorseful con artist as she records corrupt individuals with hidden cameras asks thorny questions: Is she truly changed, and what are the director's true intentions?

A Man Who Cleans Britain's Darkest Stains

From crime scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and restored – everything. In their stickiest times, people turn to him to restore order.

Will an Renowned Institution Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?

Plagued by restitution claims, strained funding and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's leading museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Is it possible to salvage its standing?

Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Extreme Pregnancy

Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries lacked an reliable medical solution – until potentially now.

The Legacy of Extremism in Contemporary Government

A violent extremist and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his teachings permeate the very highest echelons of government.

An British Gentleman With a Crooked Side

With his sharp intellect and flawless background, it's no surprise that affluent individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to get wary.

The Tiny State That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Capital

An astonishingly wealthy Gulf state has become a major player on the world stage, striving to broker peace in some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are driving this ambitious role?

An Inside Look at a President Gearing Up for International Battle

Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader enjoys the international arena, where he projects himself as the leader best placed to deal with a particular sitting US president. Seven years after their last encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.

During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story

What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with killing their two-week-old baby?

The End of a Global Development Agency: Not Widespread Mourning

When actions were made to dismantle a major US aid agency, many around the world were surprised. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.

A Unethical 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers

When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread shock. But the full nature of the events remains partially shrouded.

A "Master" of the Attention Age

He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and showered vast sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these productions simply very savvy clickbait – or works of artistic genius?

Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas

With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the reality that their homeland may soon become uninhabitable. The urgent issue is: Where are they supposed to relocate?

One Sorrowful Case of Youth Destitution

When I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. I still hoped his life might improve. That hope was tragically misplaced.

A International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Move

In the recent past, after spending decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Today, he may hold the answers to which nation prevails in the worldwide AI race.

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