While we look back on the previous year, a assortment of exceptional feature-length stories shines. These narratives probe complex topics including political machinations and historical revelations to deeply human stories.
A Puzzling Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Country
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with scathing commentaries on autocratic rule. While several of his writer contemporaries have faced suppression or left the country, he still sell millions of copies. It prompts a pertinent question: Has he evolved into an apologist for the establishment?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his only route out of prison was to join the regime military. After 14 long years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might now cost him his life.
The Bitter Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was heralded as fundamentally changing the history of our species. Yet, a faction was in agreement. The resulting bitter argument has consumed the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A British Sect That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her household joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the appalling breadth of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
The Prime Minister's Unexpected Stance on International Law
A great many followers hoped that the former human rights lawyer would restore the UK's commitment to human rights. However, the record over the first year in office has been curiously mixed.
Challenging a Nation's Myth
A documentary featuring a remorseful master criminal as she sets up unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras asks difficult questions: Is she genuinely reformed, and is the filmmaker's true motives?
The Person Who Remediates Britain's Darkest Stains
From murder scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and restored – it all. In their stickiest hours, individuals depend on him to restore order.
Will an Famous Institution Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by debates over its collection, precarious funding and the revelation of an insider theft, the UK's number one museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Severe Pregnancy
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long been without an effective treatment remedy – until potentially now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Government
A militant fanatic and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideology influence the uppermost levels of government.
An British Gentleman With a Crooked Side
With his brilliant mind and sterling credentials, it's understandable that wealthy clients trusted him with their assets. Then they started to get wary.
A Small State That Became the Global Diplomatic Hub
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has transformed into a major player on the world stage, attempting to solve some of the most complex conflicts. Which factors are behind this ambitious project?
An Inside Look at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply disliked at domestically, the French leader relishes the world stage, where he projects himself as the statesman most equipped to manage a particular former US president. Seven years after their last meeting, a writer joined him as he readied himself for the fray.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the child of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with the death of their newborn baby?
The End of a Major Aid Organization: Not Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest letdown was far from unexpected.
A Disturbing Mid-Century Study on South Asian Mothers
When information about a scientific study in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread shock. But the exact nature of what happened remains partially shrouded.
The "Master" of the Online Economy
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, two days underground – and showered huge amounts of cash to lucky participants. But are these videos simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or works of artistic genius?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is confronting the reality that their home may in the near future be submerged. The pressing question is: Where are they going to go?
A Sorrowful Story of Childhood Destitution
As I encountered a young boy he was 13 and homeless. Even then hoped his life might change for the better. That hope was devastatingly mistaken.
The Global AI Race and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after spending decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Now, he could hold the secret to which nation wins the worldwide AI race.
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