As we consider the past year, a assortment of remarkable feature-length pieces shines. Such pieces probe intricate topics ranging from political machinations and historical discoveries to profoundly personal journeys.
The Puzzling Author and the Conscience of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the nineties with biting critiques on power. Although several of his writer peers have encountered censorship or left the nation, he still move millions of books. This prompts a key query: Has the author turned into an defender for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his sole route out of prison was to enlist in the government forces. After fourteen long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might now cost him his life.
A Bitter Dispute Over Our Ancient Origins
The finding of fossilised bones in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was heralded as fundamentally changing the narrative of our species. But, a faction was convinced. The resulting intense argument has dominated the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The British Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the disturbing scale of abuse it had perpetrated.
A Statesman's Puzzling Record on International Law
Numerous supporters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would restore the Britain's commitment to international law. Yet, the record over the past year has been strikingly inconsistent.
Breaking a Nation's Identity
A documentary tracking a repentant con artist as she records unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras poses thorny queries: Is this person genuinely reformed, and is the director's true motives?
The Man Who Remediates Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and dealt with – everything. In their stickiest times, people rely on him to bring back peace.
Can an Iconic Institution Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, precarious funding and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its reputation?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Suffering of Extreme Condition
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has long been without an consistent treatment solution – until possibly now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A militant fanatic and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a political outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideology influence the uppermost echelons of government.
An British Professional With a Crooked Side
With his brilliant intellect and impeccable background, it's little wonder that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to become suspicious.
The Small Nation That Emerged as the Global Mediation Capital
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has risen as a key player on the world stage, working to broker peace in some of the most intractable disputes. What are driving this unprecedented project?
A Close-Up Look at a President Gearing Up for Global Battle
Extremely unpopular at domestically, the French leader thrives on the world stage, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their last encounter, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Case
How did the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her companion, charged with killing their newborn infant?
The End of a Major Development Organization: Not Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a prominent aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was not unexpected.
The Shocking Mid-Century Study on South Asian Women
When details about a medical study in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread outrage. But the precise story of the events remains partially contested.
The "Master" of the Attention Economy
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, two days underground – and given away huge sums of money to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply very clever entertainment – or acts of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's people is grappling with the possibility that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The pressing issue is: Where are they going to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Story of Youth Destitution
When I encountered a young boy he was 13 and without a home. I still thought his situation could improve. I was tragically wrong.
The International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Move
In 2020, after spending decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Today, he could hold the answers to who wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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