While we reflect on the previous year, a selection of outstanding feature-length pieces shines. These pieces probe multifaceted subjects from geopolitical machinations and historical discoveries to profoundly personal sagas.
A Enigmatic Author and the Soul of a Country
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with scathing satires on authoritarianism. While numerous of his literary peers have faced suppression or fled the country, he still move millions of copies. This poses a pertinent query: Has the author turned into an defender for the regime?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The story of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only way to escape incarceration was to join the government forces. Following 14 long years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters may still put him in mortal danger.
The Acrimonious Argument Over Our Ancient Beginnings
The finding of ancient remains in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was hailed as radically changing the story of our human race. Yet, not everyone was convinced. The resulting intense argument has consumed the careers of scholars ever since.
A UK Cult That Hid in the Open
One woman was only a child when her household became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she helped expose the disturbing extent of abuse it had committed.
A Leader's Curious Record on International Law
A great many voters expected that the prime minister would restore the the nation's dedication to human rights. However, the track record over the first year in office has been strikingly mixed.
Breaking a Country's Myth
A film tracking a repentant con artist as she records unscrupulous clients with covert recording poses complex queries: Is this person genuinely a new person, and is the director's true motives?
The Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Darkest Scenes
From crime scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and cleaned – it all. In their stickiest hours, individuals turn to him to bring back order.
Will an Renowned Institution Survive an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by restitution claims, strained funding and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's premier cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it restore its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries been without an consistent treatment remedy – up until possibly now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A militant fanatic and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideology shape the uppermost echelons of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Crooked Side
With his sharp mind and flawless credentials, it's no surprise that affluent clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to get wary.
A Small State That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Center
An incredibly wealthy country has risen as a major player on the international scene, striving to broker peace in some of the most intractable conflicts. What are behind this unprecedented project?
A Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for International Summitry
Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader relishes the international arena, where he positions himself as the statesman most equipped to manage a certain sitting US president. 7 years after their previous meeting, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the fray.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the child of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with the death of their newborn infant?
An Dismantling of a Major Aid Agency: Not Universal Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest letdown was far from unexpected.
The Shocking Mid-Century Study on South Asian Mothers
When information about a scientific study in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread shock. But the full truth of what happened is still somewhat shrouded.
The "Master" of the Attention Age
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and given away vast amounts of cash to selected participants. But are these productions simply very savvy clickbait – or works of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's population is facing the prospect that their home may in the near future be submerged. The critical issue is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
One Sorrowful Story of Youth Destitution
When I met Craig he was thirteen and without a home. Even then thought his life could turn around. I was sadly wrong.
The International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Move
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he might possess the key to who prevails in the global AI race.
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