Upon reflect on the past year, a assortment of exceptional feature-length stories stands out. These accounts probe intricate themes including political intrigue and scientific revelations to profoundly human sagas.
The Mysterious Author and the Conscience of a Nation
An author gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with biting satires on authoritarianism. Although several of his literary contemporaries have faced suppression or left the country, he continues to sell millions of books. This prompts a key query: Has he evolved into an supporter for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his sole route out of incarceration was to enlist in the government military. Following 14 years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters may now cost him his life.
The Fierce Argument Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The finding of ancient bones in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as fundamentally changing the history of our human race. But, some scholars was convinced. The ensuing bitter controversy has dominated the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The British Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was just a child when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped expose the shocking breadth of exploitation it had carried out.
A Prime Minister's Puzzling Stance on International Law
Many supporters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the Britain's commitment to international law. However, the track record over the first year in office has been curiously mixed.
Challenging a Nation's Myth
A documentary featuring a remorseful fraudster as she records unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras raises difficult queries: Is this person genuinely a new person, and what are the filmmaker's own motives?
A Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and restored – it all. In their darkest times, people turn to him to bring back peace.
Will an Famous Museum Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by restitution claims, difficult finances and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's number one museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its standing?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Torture of Extreme Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries been without an effective medical end – up until potentially now.
A Spectre of Extremism in Modern Politics
A violent extremist and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his teachings shape the very highest echelons of government.
An British Professional With a Fraudulent Secret
With his sharp mind and impeccable background, it's little wonder that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to get wary.
The Small State That Became the World's Mediation Hub
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has transformed into a significant actor on the international scene, striving to solve some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are driving this unprecedented role?
A Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for International Summitry
Deeply unpopular at domestically, the French leader relishes the international arena, where he presents himself as the leader uniquely positioned to handle a particular former US president. Seven years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with killing their newborn baby?
The Dismantling of a Global Development Agency: Far From Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was far from unforeseen.
The Shocking 1960s Study on Indian Women
When information about a scientific study in the sixties became public, there was immense shock. But the precise story of the procedures is still somewhat contested.
A "Master" of the Online Age
He's endured 24 hours in slime, two days buried alive – and distributed enormous sums of money to lucky participants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of daring brilliance?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Rising Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is facing the possibility that their islands may soon be submerged. The critical issue is: Where are they going to relocate?
A Tragic Story of Youth Homelessness
When I met a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still thought his life could turn around. That hope was sadly wrong.
A International AI Competition and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he might hold the key to who wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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