While we consider the past year, a assortment of outstanding feature-length stories shines. Such narratives delve into complex subjects from geopolitical intrigue and historical discoveries to profoundly human stories.
The Enigmatic Writer and the Soul of a Country
A certain Russian novelist gained prominence in the 1990s with biting commentaries on authoritarianism. Although several of his literary contemporaries have faced suppression or fled the nation, he continues to sell millions of copies. It poses a pressing question: Has the author turned into an defender for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his sole path to escape prison was to join the government military. Following 14 years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may now get him killed.
A Acrimonious Argument Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of ancient bones in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was heralded as radically re-writing the narrative of our human race. But, a faction was convinced. The ensuing intense scholarly debate has consumed the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Sect That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the appalling breadth of mistreatment it had carried out.
The Leader's Curious Record on Human Rights
Many followers anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would restore the UK's dedication to international law. But, the record over the first year in office has been notably mixed.
Breaking a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary following a repentant con artist as she sets up corrupt individuals with hidden cameras raises difficult questions: Is this person genuinely a new person, and what are the filmmaker's own methods?
The Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and restored – it all. In their stickiest hours, individuals depend on him to restore peace.
Will an Famous Institution Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by debates over its collection, strained finances and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's leading museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its legacy?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Severe Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long lacked an reliable treatment remedy – until potentially now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Government
A militant extremist and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideology influence the highest echelons of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret
With his sharp intellect and sterling credentials, it's little wonder that wealthy individuals trusted him with their assets. Until they began to get wary.
The Tiny State That Became the Global Mediation Center
An incredibly wealthy country has risen as a significant force on the international scene, striving to solve some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are driving this ambitious endeavor?
An Inside Look at a Leader Preparing for International Summitry
Deeply unpopular at domestically, President Macron enjoys the international arena, where he presents himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a particular former American leader. Seven years after their previous encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the child of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with the death of their newborn baby?
The End of a Major Aid Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.
A Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Women
When details about a medical experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was immense shock. But the precise truth of the procedures is still somewhat shrouded.
The "Genius" of the Attention Economy
He's spent a full day in slime, two days underground – and given away vast sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these videos simply very savvy entertainment – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is facing the possibility that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The urgent issue is: To where are they going to go?
One Tragic Case of Youth Destitution
When I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. I still hoped his life could turn around. That hope was tragically misplaced.
A International AI Race and a Key Move
In 2020, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he might hold the key to who prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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