Four Months Undercover As a Private Prison Guard
A journalist spent four months undercover as a guard at a prison in Louisiana. He recorded the experience in this shocking article, accompanied by secretly recorded video footage of prison life.
The Court That Rules the World
An investigative report into the world of arbitration at the ISDS, an increasingly influential supranational legal body for global corporations and nations.
The Rise and Fall of Gerd Bonk, World Champion of Doping
An article delving into the state sponsored doping programme undertaken by the East German government in the 1970s.
The Party That Wants To Make Poland Great Again
The ruling Law and Justice party in Poland appears to be dismantling several critical aspects of democratic government, whilst promising a brighter future based on the twin foundations of faith and patriotism.
The Strange Brain of the World’s Greatest Solo Climber
Alex Honnold is a legend in the world of free solo climbing, where climbers scale massive peaks with no ropes or protective equipment. This article examines his brain in detail and makes some surprising discoveries.
Queen of Cartels
The story of Sandra Ávila Beltrán, a woman who reached the upper echelons of the Mexican drug cartels.
The Prawn War
A look at the battle over a precious 18 mile stretch of fishing grounds between Sri Lanka and India, a battle that has started to claim an increasing number of lives.
How a Pillar of German Banking Lost Its Way
A piece navigating the troubled waters of Deutsche Bank.
Brexit: How a Fringe Idea Took Hold Of the Tory Party
Matthew d’Ancona looks at the behind the scenes dynamics that have led to the referendum on leaving the EU.
Nothing But The Truth
The ‘Mystery of the Hollywood Head’ was one of the first cases where US law enforcement tested a radical new interrogation technique, first developed in the military.