While we consider the past year, a curated list of exceptional feature-length pieces shines. These narratives probe multifaceted topics including geopolitical machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly human sagas.
A Mysterious Novelist and the Soul of a Nation
Victor Pelevin became known in the post-Soviet era with sharp satires on autocratic rule. While numerous of his writer contemporaries have faced censorship or fled the nation, he still sell vast numbers of books. This poses a pressing query: Has he turned into an supporter for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only way to escape prison was to join the regime forces. Following 14 years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers may still get him killed.
The Fierce Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was heralded as radically re-writing the story of our species. However, a faction was convinced. The resulting bitter scholarly debate has taken over the careers of researchers ever since.
A British Religious Group That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her family 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 Leader's Puzzling Record on Human Rights
Many followers anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the Britain's commitment to human rights. Yet, the record over the past year has been curiously inconsistent.
Breaking a Nation's Myth
A documentary following a repentant fraudster as she records unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras poses thorny questions: Is she really changed, and is the filmmaker's true intentions?
The Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Difficult Scenes
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and cleaned – it all. In their darkest hours, families turn to him to bring back normalcy.
Can an Iconic Museum Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, difficult finances and the revelation of an internal thief, the UK's leading cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Severe Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has long been without an effective treatment end – up until possibly now.
The Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent extremist and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideology influence the highest levels of government.
An British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his sharp mind and impeccable background, it's no surprise that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Then they began to become suspicious.
The Tiny State That Became the World's Mediation Center
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a significant actor on the world stage, striving to broker peace in some of the most intractable conflicts. What are behind this ambitious project?
An Inside View at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply unpopular at home, the French leader thrives on the international arena, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a certain former US president. Seven years after their last encounter, a writer joined him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with killing their two-week-old infant?
An End of a Major Aid Agency: Far From Widespread Regret
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the world were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest letdown was far from unforeseen.
A Disturbing 1960s Study on South Asian Women
When details about a scientific study in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread outrage. But the exact truth of the events is still partially shrouded.
The "Genius" of the Online Age
He's spent 24 hours in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and showered enormous amounts of cash to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or works of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's people is confronting the possibility that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The critical question is: To where are they supposed to go?
One Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Destitution
As I met Craig he was 13 and without a home. Even then believed his life might turn around. That hope was devastatingly mistaken.
The Global AI Competition and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after living half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he might possess the secret to who wins the global technological rivalry.
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