As we reflect on the past year, a assortment of remarkable feature-length pieces shines. These accounts delve into complex themes from geopolitical intrigue and scientific revelations to profoundly personal sagas.
The Enigmatic Novelist and the Conscience of a Country
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with scathing commentaries on power. Although several of his writer peers have encountered censorship or fled the country, he continues to sell millions of copies. This poses a pressing query: Has he turned into an supporter for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole way out of prison was to enlist in the government military. After 14 long years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may now get him killed.
A Acrimonious Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The discovery of fossilised bones in the Djurab sands in 2001 was heralded as completely rewriting the story of our species. But, a faction was convinced. The subsequent intense scholarly debate has dominated the lives of scholars ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the appalling extent of exploitation it had committed.
A Statesman's Puzzling Record on Human Rights
A great many supporters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the UK's commitment to international law. However, the performance over the first year in office has been strikingly inconsistent.
Challenging a Country's Identity
A documentary featuring a remorseful master criminal as she sets up corrupt clients with covert recording poses difficult queries: Is this person truly a new person, and what are the filmmaker's own intentions?
A Person Who Remediates the UK's Most Difficult Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and restored – everything. In their stickiest times, families rely on him to restore peace.
Can an Iconic Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, strained funding and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's premier cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it repair its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Severe Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries lacked an effective medical end – up until potentially now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A violent extremist and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideas influence the uppermost echelons of government.
The English Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his brilliant intellect and sterling reputation, it's no surprise that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Until they began to get uneasy.
The Tiny State That Became the Global Diplomatic Capital
An astonishingly rich country has transformed into a major force on the international scene, striving to mediate some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are driving this unprecedented project?
A Close-Up View at a President Gearing Up for Global Battle
Extremely disliked at home, the French leader relishes the world arena, where he positions himself as the leader best placed to deal with a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the summit.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their two-week-old infant?
An End of a Major Aid Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest letdown was far from unforeseen.
A Unethical Mid-Century Study on South Asian Women
When details about a scientific experiment in the sixties became public, there was widespread anxiety. But the exact story of what happened is still somewhat unclear.
The "Master" of the Attention Economy
He's spent 24 hours in slime, two days buried alive – and given away huge amounts of money to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or works of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's population is confronting the possibility that their homeland may in the near future be submerged. The pressing issue is: To where are they going to go?
A Heartbreaking Case of Youth Destitution
When I met a young boy he was 13 and without a home. I still hoped his situation could turn around. That hope was tragically misplaced.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after spending decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Now, he may possess the key to who wins the global AI race.
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