While we consider the year gone by, a assortment of remarkable feature-length pieces shines. Such accounts explore intricate topics from political intrigue and historical discoveries to deeply personal stories.
A Mysterious Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
An author rose to fame in the 1990s with sharp commentaries on authoritarianism. Whereas several of his writer contemporaries have faced censorship or left the country, he continues to sell millions of copies. It prompts a pressing question: Has the author evolved into an defender for the Kremlin?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Brutal Conflict
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his sole path out of prison was to join the regime forces. Following fourteen long years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters might now get him killed.
A Acrimonious Dispute Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of ancient bones in the Chadian desert in 2001 was heralded as completely re-writing the narrative of our species. But, some scholars was persuaded. The subsequent intense argument has consumed the lives of scholars ever since.
A UK Cult That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was just a child when her household became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in uncover the appalling breadth of exploitation it had carried out.
The Prime Minister's Unexpected Record on International Law
A great many followers hoped that the prime minister would reaffirm the the nation's commitment to international law. Yet, the track record over the past year has been strikingly ambiguous.
Challenging a Nation's Myth
A documentary featuring a remorseful fraudster as she sets up corrupt individuals with hidden cameras poses thorny questions: Is she really a new person, and is the filmmaker's own methods?
The Man Who Remediates the UK's Most Difficult Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and dealt with – everything. In their darkest moments, families rely on him to bring back normalcy.
Will an Renowned Museum Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by debates over its collection, difficult finances and the discovery of an internal thief, Britain's number one museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Extreme Condition
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has long lacked an reliable medical solution – until possibly now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A violent fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his teachings shape the uppermost echelons of the state.
An English Gentleman With a Crooked Secret
With his keen intellect and sterling background, it's no surprise that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their wealth. Until they began to get wary.
A Tiny State That Became the World's Mediation Capital
An incredibly rich country has risen as a major actor on the international scene, striving to broker peace in some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are driving this unprecedented role?
A Close-Up View at a Leader Preparing for International Battle
Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader relishes the world stage, where he presents himself as the leader most equipped to deal with a particular former US president. Seven years after their last encounter, a writer joined him as he prepared for battle.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the child of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her companion, charged with killing their newborn infant?
The End of a Major Development Agency: Far From Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent disappointment was far from unexpected.
A Unethical Mid-Century Study on South Asian Mothers
When information about a scientific experiment in the sixties came to light, there was immense outrage. But the exact truth of the events remains somewhat contested.
The "Master" of the Online Age
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and distributed vast amounts of money to lucky contestants. But are these videos simply very clever clickbait – or works of daring brilliance?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is facing the reality that their islands may in the near future become uninhabitable. The pressing issue is: Where are they going to relocate?
A Tragic Story of Youth Homelessness
When I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. Even then believed his life could improve. That hope was sadly wrong.
A International AI Competition and a Key Defection
In 2020, after spending decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he might hold the secret to which nation prevails in the global AI race.
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