As we look back on the previous year, a selection of remarkable feature-length pieces stands out. Such narratives explore multifaceted themes from political intrigue and scientific revelations to profoundly human journeys.
A Enigmatic Writer and the Conscience of a Country
A certain Russian novelist became known in the nineties with biting commentaries on power. Whereas several of his writer peers have faced censorship or left the country, he still sell millions of books. It raises a pressing question: Has he evolved into an supporter for the regime?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Conflict
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only path out of prison was to join the regime military. After 14 years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters might still cost him his life.
The Bitter Argument Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as radically rewriting the history of our human race. However, some scholars was in agreement. The ensuing intense argument has consumed the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The British Cult That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her family became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the shocking breadth of abuse it had committed.
A Statesman's Puzzling Stance on Human Rights
Many voters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would restore the the nation's commitment to human rights. But, the record over the past year has been curiously mixed.
Breaking a Nation's Identity
A documentary following a repentant fraudster as she records corrupt clients with hidden cameras asks difficult queries: Is she truly reformed, and what are the director's true intentions?
A Person Who Cleans the UK's Most Difficult Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and cleaned – it all. In their most challenging times, individuals turn to him to bring back normalcy.
Will an Famous Museum Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, strained finances and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's leading museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it salvage its reputation?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Extreme Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an effective treatment remedy – until perhaps now.
A Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A militant fanatic and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology influence the very highest echelons of government.
An English Professional With a Fraudulent Side
With his sharp intellect and sterling credentials, it's understandable that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their assets. Until they began to get uneasy.
The Small State That Emerged as the World's Mediation Capital
An extremely rich Gulf state has become a major actor on the world stage, striving to broker peace in some of the most intractable conflicts. What are behind this ambitious endeavor?
A Close-Up View at a President Gearing Up for International Battle
Extremely disliked at domestically, the French leader enjoys the world arena, where he projects himself as the leader best placed to manage a certain former American leader. 7 years after their previous encounter, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for battle.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the child of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their newborn infant?
The Dismantling of a Global Aid Agency: Not Universal Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the world were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was far from unforeseen.
The Shocking 1960s Study on Indian Mothers
When information about a scientific study in the 1960s became public, there was immense anxiety. But the full story of the events remains somewhat contested.
A "Mozart" of the Attention Age
He's endured 24 hours in slime, 48 hours underground – and given away huge sums of money to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Rising Seas
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's people is grappling with the reality that their home may soon cease to exist. The pressing issue is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
One Sorrowful Story of Youth Homelessness
When I met Craig he was thirteen and without a home. Even then hoped his life might change for the better. That hope was tragically mistaken.
The International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after living half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he may possess the answers to who wins the global technological rivalry.
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