Upon reflect on the past year, a curated list of outstanding feature-length stories shines. Such accounts probe multifaceted themes ranging from geopolitical machinations and historical discoveries to profoundly personal journeys.
The Mysterious Writer and the Soul of a Country
A certain Russian novelist gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with scathing satires on authoritarianism. While numerous of his writer contemporaries have faced censorship or left the nation, he still sell vast numbers of copies. This raises a pressing question: Has he become an supporter for the Kremlin?
Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Devastating Conflict
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his only way to escape prison was to join the regime forces. After 14 years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could now put him in mortal danger.
The Acrimonious Dispute Over Our Earliest Origins
The discovery of fossilised bones in the Chadian desert in 2001 was hailed as fundamentally changing the story of our human race. Yet, a faction was convinced. The subsequent heated controversy has consumed the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her household joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the shocking extent of exploitation it had carried out.
The Prime Minister's Curious Stance on Human Rights
A great many followers anticipated that the prime minister would renew the the nation's dedication to human rights. But, the track record over the past year has been strikingly mixed.
Breaking a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary following a repentant fraudster as she records corrupt clients with hidden cameras raises thorny queries: Is she really changed, and is the filmmaker's true intentions?
The Man Who Cleans Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and dealt with – everything. In their stickiest times, families turn to him to restore normalcy.
Will an Iconic Museum Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by debates over its collection, precarious finances and the discovery of an internal thief, Britain's number one museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its legacy?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Severe Condition
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an effective medical solution – until potentially now.
The Spectre of Extremism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast 35 years ago. Today, his ideology permeate the very highest echelons of government.
An English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his keen mind and impeccable credentials, it's little wonder that affluent individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Until they began to get uneasy.
A Tiny Nation That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Capital
An incredibly rich country has become a key force on the international scene, attempting to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. What are driving this unprecedented role?
A Inside Look at a President Gearing Up for Global Battle
Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron enjoys the international stage, where he positions himself as the statesman best placed to deal with a particular former American leader. Seven years after their last encounter, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with killing their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Global Development Agency: Far From Universal Regret
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the world were surprised. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was not unexpected.
The Shocking 1960s Study on Indian Mothers
When details about a scientific study in the sixties became public, there was widespread outrage. But the full story of what happened is still somewhat unclear.
A "Mozart" of the Attention Age
He's endured 24 hours in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and given away enormous amounts of cash to selected contestants. But are these videos simply very clever clickbait – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is grappling with the prospect that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The pressing issue is: Where are they going to relocate?
A Sorrowful Story of Childhood Destitution
As I met a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. I still hoped his situation could turn around. I was tragically wrong.
The Global AI Race and a Key Move
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he may hold the secret to which nation wins the global technological rivalry.
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