As we consider the previous year, a curated list of remarkable feature-length pieces stands out. Such pieces delve into complex topics from geopolitical intrigue and scientific discoveries to profoundly human stories.
The Mysterious Author and the Conscience of a Country
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the nineties with scathing satires on autocratic rule. While many of his literary contemporaries have encountered suppression or fled the nation, he still move millions of books. It prompts a pertinent question: Has he turned into an defender for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The account of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his sole route out of incarceration was to join the regime forces. Following fourteen years, his history as one of Assad's soldiers may now get him killed.
A Acrimonious Argument Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The unearthing of ancient bones in the Chadian desert in 2001 was proclaimed as completely rewriting the story of our species. Yet, a faction was in agreement. The ensuing intense argument has consumed the lives of scholars ever since.
A UK Religious Group That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was only a child when her household joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the disturbing extent of abuse it had carried out.
The Leader's Curious Stance on International Law
A great many voters expected that the former human rights lawyer would renew the Britain's commitment to international law. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been notably ambiguous.
Breaking a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary featuring a repentant fraudster as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with covert recording raises thorny questions: Is this person really changed, and is the director's own intentions?
The Man Who Remediates the UK's Most Difficult Scenes
From murder scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and cleaned – it all. In their stickiest times, families rely on him to restore peace.
Can an Iconic Institution Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, difficult funding and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's number one cultural institution is in deep trouble. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Severe Condition
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has long been without an effective treatment remedy – until perhaps now.
The Legacy of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A militant extremist and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideology influence the very highest echelons of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Crooked Side
With his keen mind and impeccable credentials, it's little wonder that affluent individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to become uneasy.
A Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Capital
An extremely rich country has transformed into a significant actor on the international scene, attempting to broker peace in some of the most complex conflicts. Which factors are driving this unprecedented project?
A Inside View at a Leader Preparing for Global Summitry
Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron enjoys the international stage, where he positions himself as the statesman most equipped to manage a particular former US president. Seven years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Story
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Global Aid Organization: Not Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was far from unforeseen.
The Unethical 1960s Study on Indian Mothers
When information about a scientific experiment in the sixties came to light, there was widespread shock. But the full truth of what happened is still somewhat contested.
A "Mozart" of the Online Age
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days underground – and distributed huge amounts of money to selected contestants. But are these productions simply very savvy clickbait – or works of artistic genius?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the prospect that their islands may soon cease to exist. The critical issue is: To where are they supposed to go?
One Tragic Case of Youth Homelessness
When I met a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. I still believed his life could change for the better. I was devastatingly misplaced.
The International AI Competition and a Crucial Move
In the recent past, after living decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he could hold the answers to which nation prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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