Upon consider the previous year, a curated list of remarkable feature-length pieces emerges. Such pieces delve into intricate themes including geopolitical machinations and historical discoveries to profoundly human sagas.
A Mysterious Writer and the Conscience of a Country
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the nineties with sharp critiques on authoritarianism. While numerous of his writer peers have encountered suppression or left the nation, he still move millions of books. It prompts a pertinent question: Has he turned into an supporter for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Devastating Civil War
The account of a young man, who at 18 was told that his sole route out of prison was to join the government military. Following fourteen years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters may now get him killed.
A Acrimonious Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The finding of fossilised bones in the Djurab sands in 2001 was proclaimed as radically re-writing the history of our species. But, a faction was convinced. The resulting intense controversy has dominated the lives of researchers ever since.
The British Sect That Operated in the Open
One woman was just a young girl when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the appalling scale of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
A Statesman's Puzzling Stance on Human Rights
Numerous followers anticipated that the prime minister would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to human rights. Yet, the record over the past year has been notably ambiguous.
Breaking a Nation's Identity
A film featuring a remorseful fraudster as she records corrupt individuals with covert recording poses difficult queries: Is this person genuinely changed, and what are the filmmaker's own methods?
A Person Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging moments, families rely on him to bring back peace.
Will an Iconic Institution Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by restitution claims, difficult finances and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's number one museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it repair its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Severe Condition
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an effective medical remedy – up until possibly now.
The Legacy of Extremism in Modern Government
A violent extremist and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a political pariah 35 years ago. Today, his teachings shape the very highest levels of the state.
An British Professional With a Dishonest Secret
With his brilliant intellect and impeccable background, it's little wonder that affluent clients trusted him with their wealth. Then they started to become uneasy.
The Tiny State That Became the Global Mediation Capital
An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has risen as a significant actor on the international scene, striving to broker peace in some of the most long-standing conflicts. Which factors are fueling this ambitious endeavor?
A Close-Up View at a President Preparing for Global Summitry
Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron relishes the international arena, where he positions himself as the statesman best placed to deal with a certain sitting US president. 7 years after their last meeting, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the summit.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the child of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with killing their newborn infant?
An Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest disappointment was far from unexpected.
The Shocking 1960s Experiment on Indian Mothers
When details about a scientific study in the sixties became public, there was widespread anxiety. But the precise nature of what happened remains somewhat contested.
A "Master" of the Online Economy
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and showered enormous sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever entertainment – or acts of artistic brilliance?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Seas
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's people is confronting the prospect that their homeland may soon become uninhabitable. The pressing question is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
A Sorrowful Case of Childhood Homelessness
As I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. I still hoped his situation could improve. That hope was sadly misplaced.
A International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after living half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Today, he may hold the answers to who wins the worldwide AI race.
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