While we reflect on the year gone by, a assortment of exceptional feature-length pieces emerges. These accounts delve into complex themes including geopolitical machinations and scientific revelations to deeply personal sagas.
The Mysterious Author and the Soul of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the 1990s with scathing critiques on power. While several of his literary peers have faced censorship or left the country, he continues to move vast numbers of books. It poses a key query: Has the author turned into an apologist for the Kremlin?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only way to escape incarceration was to join the regime military. Following fourteen long years, his past as one of Assad's fighters could still cost him his life.
A Fierce Argument Over Our Ancient Beginnings
The unearthing of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was heralded as completely rewriting the story of our human race. Yet, some scholars was convinced. The resulting heated argument has consumed the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Religious Group That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was only a child when her household became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the appalling breadth of exploitation it had carried out.
A Statesman's Puzzling Record on Human Rights
A great many followers anticipated that the prime minister would reaffirm the the nation's commitment to international law. Yet, the performance over the first year in office has been strikingly ambiguous.
Shattering a Country's Self-Image
A documentary tracking a remorseful master criminal as she ensnares unscrupulous clients with covert recording poses difficult questions: Is this person genuinely changed, and is the director's true methods?
A Person Who Cleans Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and cleaned – everything. In their most challenging times, individuals turn to him to restore order.
Will an Renowned Museum Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by colonial controversy, strained funding and the exposure of an internal thief, the UK's number one cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Torture of Extreme Pregnancy
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries been without an reliable treatment end – until possibly now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A violent fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a political pariah 35 years ago. Now, his ideas permeate the uppermost levels of government.
The English Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his keen mind and impeccable reputation, it's little wonder that wealthy clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to get uneasy.
The Tiny Nation That Became the World's Mediation Capital
An astonishingly rich country has become a major actor on the international scene, working to mediate some of the most long-standing conflicts. Which factors are behind this unprecedented endeavor?
A Inside Look at a Leader Preparing for International Summitry
Deeply disliked at domestically, the French leader enjoys the international stage, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to handle a certain former American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the summit.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Story
What led to the child of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her partner, charged with the death of their newborn baby?
The Dismantling of a Major Aid Agency: Not Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the world were surprised. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent betrayal was not unexpected.
A Shocking 1960s Experiment on Indian Mothers
When details about a medical experiment in the sixties came to light, there was widespread shock. But the full story of the events remains partially contested.
A "Mozart" of the Online Age
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and distributed enormous sums of cash to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply very clever clickbait – or works of artistic genius?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's population is confronting the possibility that their islands may in the near future be submerged. The pressing question is: To where are they supposed to go?
A Tragic Story of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was 13 and homeless. I still believed his life could improve. I was sadly mistaken.
A Global AI Race and a Crucial Move
In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he may hold the key to who wins the worldwide AI race.
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