Upon reflect on the previous year, a assortment of outstanding feature-length pieces shines. Such pieces explore multifaceted subjects including political intrigue and scientific revelations to profoundly personal journeys.
A Enigmatic Author and the Soul of a Country
A certain Russian novelist gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with scathing critiques on autocratic rule. While many of his literary contemporaries have faced suppression or fled the nation, he continues to sell millions of copies. It prompts a pertinent query: Has he turned into an defender for the Kremlin?
Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The story of a young man, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his sole path to escape prison was to enlist in the government forces. After fourteen long years, his past as one of Assad's fighters might now get him killed.
A Fierce Argument Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of ancient remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was proclaimed as completely re-writing the history of our species. However, some scholars was in agreement. The resulting heated scholarly debate has dominated the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was just a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped expose the shocking breadth of exploitation it had perpetrated.
A Leader's Curious Stance on Human Rights
Numerous voters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would restore the Britain's commitment to international law. But, the performance over the past year has been strikingly inconsistent.
Shattering a Country's Myth
A documentary featuring a repentant master criminal as she records unscrupulous individuals with covert recording raises thorny queries: Is she genuinely a new person, and is the filmmaker's own intentions?
A Man Who Remediates Britain's Darkest Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and dealt with – it all. In their most challenging moments, individuals depend on him to restore normalcy.
Will an Iconic Institution Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by restitution claims, difficult finances and the revelation of an internal thief, the UK's leading museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it repair its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Severe Pregnancy
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries lacked an effective treatment remedy – up until possibly now.
The Spectre of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A militant fanatic and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his teachings influence the highest echelons of government.
The English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his keen mind and sterling background, it's understandable that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to get wary.
A Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Mediation Capital
An astonishingly wealthy country has risen as a major force on the international scene, working to mediate some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are fueling this unprecedented endeavor?
A Inside Look at a President Preparing for Global Battle
Extremely disliked at home, President Macron thrives on the world arena, where he projects himself as the leader uniquely positioned to handle a particular former US president. Seven years after their last meeting, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the child of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent betrayal was not unforeseen.
A Unethical Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When details about a medical study in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread anxiety. But the full truth of what happened remains partially contested.
The "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's endured a full day in slime, two days underground – and distributed vast amounts of money to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever entertainment – or acts of artistic brilliance?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is confronting the possibility that their islands may soon cease to exist. The pressing issue is: Where are they going to relocate?
One Sorrowful Story of Youth Homelessness
When I met a young boy he was 13 and homeless. Even then hoped his situation might improve. That hope was devastatingly misplaced.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after living half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he could possess the key to who prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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