Upon look back on the year gone by, a assortment of remarkable feature-length pieces emerges. These accounts explore multifaceted topics ranging from geopolitical intrigue and scientific revelations to profoundly personal sagas.
A Puzzling Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the nineties with sharp commentaries on power. Although numerous of his literary contemporaries have faced censorship or left the nation, he continues to move vast numbers of copies. It raises a key question: Has he evolved into an apologist for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his only path out of prison was to join the regime forces. Following fourteen long years, his past as one of Assad's soldiers could now put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Feud Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as fundamentally rewriting the story of our species. Yet, not everyone was in agreement. The resulting heated controversy has consumed the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Cult That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in reveal the disturbing scale of mistreatment it had carried out.
The Leader's Curious Stance on Human Rights
Numerous supporters hoped that the prime minister would renew the the nation's commitment to human rights. Yet, the performance over the first year in office has been strikingly mixed.
Breaking a Country's Self-Image
A film featuring a repentant con artist as she records corrupt clients with covert recording asks difficult queries: Is she really a new person, and what are the director's own methods?
The Person Who Remediates the UK's Darkest Scenes
From crime scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their stickiest moments, families rely on him to restore normalcy.
Can an Renowned Institution Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Beset by debates over its collection, precarious finances and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's premier cultural institution is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Is it possible to salvage its reputation?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Suffering of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has long lacked an consistent treatment solution – up until potentially now.
The Ghost of Extremism in Modern Government
A militant fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. Now, his teachings influence the very highest echelons of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Dishonest Secret
With his keen mind and sterling background, it's understandable that high-net-worth individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to get wary.
A Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Hub
An incredibly rich country has transformed into a significant player on the world stage, working to mediate some of the most intractable disputes. Which factors are fueling this ambitious role?
A Close-Up Look at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Extremely unpopular at home, President Macron thrives on the world arena, where he presents himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a particular sitting US president. Seven years after their previous encounter, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for the summit.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old baby?
The Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest letdown was far from unforeseen.
A Shocking 1960s Experiment on Indian Women
When details about a scientific study in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread shock. But the full story of what happened is still partially shrouded.
The "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and distributed enormous amounts of money to lucky participants. But are these productions simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or acts of artistic genius?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is confronting the prospect that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The critical issue is: To where are they supposed to go?
A Tragic Story of Childhood Homelessness
When I encountered Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then believed his life could change for the better. That hope was devastatingly mistaken.
A International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Move
In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Today, he could hold the key to who wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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