As we consider the past year, a selection of remarkable feature-length pieces shines. Such pieces probe intricate topics including political machinations and historical discoveries to deeply human stories.
A Enigmatic Author and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with biting satires on autocratic rule. Although numerous of his literary peers have faced censorship or fled the country, he still sell millions of books. This raises a pressing query: Has the author evolved into an apologist for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his sole route to escape prison was to enlist in the regime military. Following fourteen long years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters may still put him in mortal danger.
The Acrimonious Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of ancient bones in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was heralded as radically changing the history of our human race. However, not everyone was in agreement. The ensuing heated scholarly debate has dominated the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A British Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was only a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the disturbing extent of mistreatment it had carried out.
A Leader's Puzzling Stance on International Law
Numerous supporters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's commitment to human rights. However, the track record over the past year has been curiously ambiguous.
Challenging a Country's Self-Image
A film featuring a repentant con artist as she records corrupt clients with hidden cameras poses complex questions: Is this person genuinely a new person, and what are the filmmaker's own methods?
The Man Who Remediates Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes
From murder scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their darkest times, individuals rely on him to bring back normalcy.
Will an Renowned Institution Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, strained finances and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's leading museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Extreme Pregnancy
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has long lacked an reliable treatment solution – until possibly now.
The Legacy of Extremism in Modern Politics
A violent fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his teachings influence the highest echelons of government.
An English Gentleman With a Crooked Secret
With his keen mind and flawless background, it's no surprise that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their assets. Until they began to become wary.
A Tiny State That Became the World's Diplomatic Capital
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has become a significant player on the international scene, working to solve some of the most complex conflicts. What are behind this unprecedented role?
A Close-Up View at a Leader Preparing for Global Summitry
Deeply disliked at home, President Macron enjoys the international arena, where he presents himself as the leader most equipped to manage a certain sitting American leader. Seven years after their previous encounter, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the fray.
During the Trial of a Tragic Case
What led to the child of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with the death of their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Major Aid Agency: Far From Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to wind down a major US aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was not unexpected.
The Unethical 1960s Experiment on South Asian Women
When details about a medical experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread shock. But the precise nature of what happened remains somewhat contested.
The "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's endured 24 hours in slime, two days buried alive – and showered enormous amounts of money to selected contestants. But are these videos simply very clever clickbait – or acts of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's population is confronting the possibility that their islands may soon cease to exist. The urgent question is: To where are they going to relocate?
One Sorrowful Story of Youth Destitution
As I met a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. I still thought his situation could change for the better. I was sadly wrong.
The International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Pivotal Move
In 2020, after living half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he could hold the key to which nation wins the global AI race.
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