Upon consider the previous year, a selection of remarkable feature-length pieces shines. Such accounts explore complex subjects from geopolitical intrigue and scientific discoveries to deeply personal sagas.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Soul of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with biting critiques on autocratic rule. Whereas numerous of his literary peers have faced suppression or fled the country, he still sell millions of books. It raises a pressing query: Has he turned into an supporter for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The account of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole way to escape prison was to enlist in the government forces. Following fourteen long years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might still get him killed.
The Fierce Dispute Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The discovery of fossilised bones in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was heralded as fundamentally changing the narrative of our human race. However, not everyone was convinced. The resulting intense scholarly debate has dominated the careers of researchers ever since.
The British Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in uncover the disturbing breadth of abuse it had committed.
A Statesman's Puzzling Record on International Law
A great many voters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the the nation's dedication to international law. But, the record over the past year has been curiously ambiguous.
Breaking a Country's Myth
A documentary featuring a remorseful fraudster as she sets up corrupt clients with covert recording poses thorny queries: Is she truly changed, and what are the filmmaker's true methods?
A Person Who Decontaminates Britain's Darkest Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and dealt with – it all. In their darkest hours, individuals rely on him to restore peace.
Can an Famous Institution Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, precarious finances and the discovery of an internal thief, Britain's premier museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it salvage its legacy?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Extreme Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has long lacked an reliable medical solution – up until potentially now.
The Spectre of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A militant fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideas permeate the very highest levels of government.
The British Professional With a Fraudulent Secret
With his brilliant intellect and impeccable background, it's no surprise that high-net-worth individuals trusted him with their assets. Until they started to become wary.
The Tiny Nation That Emerged as the World's Mediation Center
An incredibly rich Gulf state has transformed into a significant force on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most long-standing conflicts. Which factors are behind this unprecedented project?
An Close-Up Look at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply unpopular at home, President Macron thrives on the international arena, where he presents himself as the statesman most equipped to manage a particular former American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for the summit.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the child of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with the death of their newborn baby?
An End of a Global Development Organization: Not Universal Regret
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.
The Unethical 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a scientific study in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread anxiety. But the exact nature of the events remains somewhat shrouded.
The "Genius" of the Online Age
He's spent a full day in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and given away enormous sums of money to selected contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or acts of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Rising Seas
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's people is grappling with the possibility that their homeland may soon be submerged. The critical issue is: To where are they going to go?
One Heartbreaking Case of Childhood Destitution
As I encountered a young boy he was 13 and without a home. Even then believed his situation could change for the better. That hope was devastatingly misplaced.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu 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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