While we look back on the past year, a selection of remarkable feature-length pieces shines. These narratives delve into complex themes including political intrigue and historical discoveries to deeply human stories.
A Enigmatic Author and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the nineties with biting commentaries on autocratic rule. Although numerous of his literary contemporaries have faced suppression or fled the country, he continues to sell vast numbers of books. It poses a pertinent question: Has he become an supporter for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The story of a young man, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his sole way out of incarceration was to join the regime military. After 14 years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might now cost him his life.
A Bitter Feud Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was hailed as fundamentally changing the history of our human race. However, a faction was convinced. The ensuing heated argument has consumed the careers of researchers ever since.
The British Religious Group That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her household joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the shocking extent of exploitation it had perpetrated.
A Statesman's Puzzling Stance on International Law
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 inconsistent.
Breaking a Country's Self-Image
A film following a remorseful con artist as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with covert recording asks complex questions: Is she genuinely a new person, and what are the director's true methods?
The Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Traumatic Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and cleaned – everything. In their darkest hours, families turn to him to bring back order.
Will an Iconic Museum Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Beset by restitution claims, precarious finances and the exposure of an internal thief, Britain's leading cultural institution is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it repair its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has long lacked an effective medical end – up until potentially now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A violent fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideas influence the very highest echelons of the state.
An British Professional With a Fraudulent Side
With his keen mind and sterling reputation, it's little wonder that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to become uneasy.
The Tiny State That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Capital
An extremely wealthy country has risen as a key force on the international scene, striving to mediate some of the most long-standing disputes. What are fueling this unprecedented role?
An Close-Up View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Extremely unpopular at domestically, the French leader relishes the international stage, where he presents 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 readied himself for the summit.
During the Trial of a Tragic Story
What led to the child of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with killing their two-week-old infant?
The Dismantling of a Global Aid Organization: Not Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was far from unexpected.
A Shocking Mid-Century Study on Indian Mothers
When details about a scientific study in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread outrage. But the full nature of what happened remains partially unclear.
The "Master" of the Attention Economy
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and showered enormous sums of money to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or acts of avant garde brilliance?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's people is facing the prospect that their home may soon become uninhabitable. The pressing issue is: To where are they going to relocate?
One Tragic Story of Youth Homelessness
When I met a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still hoped his life could improve. I was tragically wrong.
The Global AI Competition and a Crucial Defection
In 2020, after spending decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he could possess the secret to who wins the global technological rivalry.
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