As we look back on the previous year, a selection of outstanding feature-length pieces emerges. These narratives explore intricate subjects from geopolitical machinations and historical revelations to deeply human journeys.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Country
An author became known in the post-Soviet era with biting critiques on authoritarianism. Although many of his literary contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the nation, he continues to move millions of copies. This poses a pressing question: Has he evolved into an supporter for the establishment?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his only path to escape incarceration was to enlist in the regime military. Following fourteen years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might still put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Feud Over Our Ancient Origins
The unearthing of ancient remains in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was heralded as completely rewriting the narrative of our human race. But, a faction was persuaded. The resulting intense scholarly debate has consumed the careers of scholars ever since.
The British Cult That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her household became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in reveal the shocking scale of mistreatment it had carried out.
The Leader's Curious Stance on Human Rights
A great many voters anticipated that the prime minister would reaffirm the UK's dedication to human rights. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been strikingly mixed.
Shattering a Nation's Identity
A film featuring a remorseful master criminal as she sets up corrupt individuals with covert recording raises difficult questions: Is this person really a new person, and what are the director's own motives?
The Person Who Remediates Britain's Darkest Stains
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and cleaned – it all. In their darkest moments, individuals rely on him to restore order.
Will an Famous Museum Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, difficult finances and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's number one cultural institution is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it salvage its reputation?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Severe Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries been without an reliable medical solution – until possibly now.
A Spectre of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A militant extremist and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a political pariah 35 years ago. Now, his ideology permeate the highest echelons of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Dishonest Side
With his sharp intellect and flawless credentials, it's understandable that affluent clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to become uneasy.
A Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Mediation Hub
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has risen as a key force on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are driving this unprecedented role?
An Inside Look at a President Gearing Up for Global Battle
Extremely disliked at home, President Macron relishes the international stage, where he presents himself as the statesman best placed to manage a certain former US president. Seven years after their last encounter, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for battle.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with the death of their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Far From Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was far from unexpected.
A Disturbing 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread anxiety. But the full story of what happened is still partially unclear.
A "Mozart" of the Online Age
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and showered huge sums of cash to selected participants. But are these productions simply very clever entertainment – or works of avant garde genius?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's population is facing the possibility that their islands may soon be submerged. The pressing issue is: To where are they supposed to go?
A Tragic Story of Youth Destitution
As I met a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still believed his life could change for the better. I was tragically misplaced.
A International AI Competition and a Crucial Move
In 2020, after living decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he may hold the answers to who wins the global AI race.
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