As we look back on the year gone by, a curated list of outstanding feature-length stories shines. Such accounts probe intricate themes including political intrigue and historical discoveries to profoundly personal journeys.
A Mysterious Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Country
An author gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with sharp commentaries on power. While numerous of his literary contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the country, he still move vast numbers of copies. It raises a pertinent question: Has he become an defender for the regime?
Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Brutal Conflict
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his sole path out of prison was to enlist in the regime military. After fourteen long years, his history as one of Assad's fighters may still cost him his life.
A Fierce Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The unearthing of fossilised bones in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as completely changing the story of our species. But, some scholars was in agreement. The subsequent heated scholarly debate has dominated the lives of scholars ever since.
A UK Religious Group That Operated in the Open
One woman was only a young girl when her family became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the appalling extent of mistreatment it had committed.
A Leader's Puzzling Record on Human Rights
Numerous voters anticipated that the prime minister would renew the the nation's commitment to human rights. Yet, the track record over the past year has been strikingly mixed.
Shattering a Country's Myth
A documentary following a remorseful con artist as she records corrupt clients with covert recording poses thorny questions: Is she genuinely a new person, and is the director's own methods?
The Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Darkest Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and dealt with – everything. In their stickiest moments, families rely on him to restore order.
Can an Renowned Museum Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, strained finances and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's premier cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it restore its legacy?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Torture of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an reliable treatment end – up until potentially now.
A Spectre of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A violent fanatic and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideology influence the very highest echelons of the state.
The British Professional With a Dishonest Side
With his sharp mind and sterling credentials, it's little wonder that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to become suspicious.
A Tiny Nation That Emerged as the Global Mediation Capital
An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has risen as a major actor on the international scene, working to broker peace in some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are driving this unprecedented role?
A Inside Look at a Leader Gearing Up for International Summitry
Deeply disliked at home, President Macron thrives on the international arena, where he presents himself as the leader most equipped to manage a particular former American leader. 7 years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he readied himself for battle.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the child of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Major Development Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest letdown was far from unexpected.
A Unethical 1960s Study on Indian Mothers
When information about a scientific study in the 1960s became public, there was immense shock. But the precise nature of the procedures is still partially contested.
The "Mozart" of the Attention Age
He's endured 24 hours in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and given away vast sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever entertainment – or acts of daring genius?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's population is facing the prospect that their home may in the near future be submerged. The pressing question is: To where are they supposed to go?
One Tragic Case of Youth Homelessness
When I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then believed his life could change for the better. I was sadly mistaken.
The International AI Competition and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after spending decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Now, he may hold the key to which nation wins the global technological rivalry.
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