While we look back on the year gone by, a assortment of remarkable feature-length stories emerges. These accounts explore complex subjects from geopolitical machinations and historical revelations to profoundly human stories.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Soul of a Country
Victor Pelevin became known in the 1990s with scathing satires on authoritarianism. Whereas many of his writer peers have faced suppression or left the country, he continues to sell millions of books. It raises a pertinent query: Has the author become an supporter for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The story of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his only route out of incarceration was to join the government military. Following 14 years, his past as one of Assad's fighters might now get him killed.
The Bitter Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of ancient bones in the Chadian desert in 2001 was heralded as completely re-writing the history of our human race. Yet, some scholars was in agreement. The resulting heated scholarly debate has consumed the lives of researchers ever since.
A British Religious Group That Hid in the Open
One woman was just a young girl when her family became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she helped expose the shocking scale of mistreatment it had carried out.
The Prime Minister's Puzzling Stance on Human Rights
A great many voters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the UK's dedication to human rights. Yet, the track record over the first year in office has been curiously mixed.
Challenging a Nation's Identity
A documentary following a remorseful master criminal as she records corrupt clients with covert recording raises difficult questions: Is this person really changed, and is the director's true methods?
A Person Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has seen – and restored – it all. In their stickiest moments, individuals turn to him to bring back order.
Will an Renowned Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by colonial controversy, difficult funding and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's premier cultural institution is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it salvage its reputation?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Suffering of Severe Pregnancy
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries lacked an effective treatment remedy – up until perhaps now.
The Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A violent extremist and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideology shape the very highest echelons of the state.
The English Professional With a Fraudulent Side
With his sharp intellect and impeccable background, it's no surprise that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to become uneasy.
The Small State That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Hub
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has become a significant force on the international scene, working to solve some of the most complex conflicts. What are behind this unprecedented project?
A Inside View at a Leader Preparing for Global Summitry
Extremely unpopular at domestically, the French leader thrives on the world arena, where he positions himself as the leader uniquely positioned to handle a particular former American leader. Seven years after their last encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for the summit.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with killing their newborn baby?
An End of a Global Development Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was not unforeseen.
The Unethical 1960s Experiment on Indian Women
When details about a medical experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was immense anxiety. But the exact truth of the procedures is still partially unclear.
The "Mozart" of the Attention Economy
He's endured 24 hours in slime, two days buried alive – and distributed vast sums of money to lucky contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever clickbait – or acts of artistic genius?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's people is confronting the reality that their islands may in the near future be submerged. The pressing issue is: Where are they going to go?
A Sorrowful Case of Youth Homelessness
As I encountered a young boy he was 13 and without a home. Even then thought his life could improve. I was sadly mistaken.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Crucial Defection
In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he might hold the answers to which nation wins the worldwide AI race.
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