While we reflect on the past year, a assortment of exceptional feature-length stories stands out. These accounts probe multifaceted themes ranging from geopolitical intrigue and historical discoveries to deeply personal journeys.
A Puzzling Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
An author rose to fame in the 1990s with sharp commentaries on autocratic rule. While numerous of his writer peers have faced suppression or left the nation, he still sell vast numbers of copies. It poses a pertinent question: Has the author evolved into an defender for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Devastating Conflict
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only path out of prison was to enlist in the regime forces. Following fourteen years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could still cost him his life.
A Acrimonious Dispute Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The finding of ancient remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was heralded as completely changing the story of our human race. Yet, some scholars was in agreement. The subsequent heated controversy has dominated the careers of researchers ever since.
A British Sect That Operated in the Open
One woman was just a child when her family became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the appalling extent of exploitation it had perpetrated.
The Prime Minister's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
A great many followers hoped that the prime minister would renew the the nation's commitment to international law. But, the record over the past year has been curiously inconsistent.
Breaking a Nation's Self-Image
A film tracking a repentant master criminal as she ensnares unscrupulous clients with covert recording asks thorny questions: Is she truly a new person, and is the director's true intentions?
A Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From murder scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and dealt with – everything. In their darkest hours, individuals turn to him to bring back normalcy.
Can an Famous Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, difficult funding and the discovery of an internal thief, Britain's premier cultural institution is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it repair its reputation?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an consistent treatment end – up until possibly now.
The Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A militant extremist and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his teachings shape the uppermost levels of government.
An British Professional With a Dishonest Side
With his sharp intellect and flawless reputation, it's no surprise that affluent clients trusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to become suspicious.
A Small Nation That Became the Global Diplomatic Center
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has become a significant actor on the international scene, striving to broker peace in some of the most complex disputes. What are behind this unprecedented project?
A Inside Look at a Leader Preparing for International Battle
Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader enjoys the world stage, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to handle a particular former American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Trial of a Tragic Story
What led to the child of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, charged with killing their newborn infant?
An End of a Major Aid Agency: Far From Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest disappointment was far from unexpected.
The Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When information about a scientific experiment in the sixties became public, there was widespread anxiety. But the precise nature of the procedures is still partially shrouded.
The "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, two days underground – and showered vast sums of money to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply very clever clickbait – or acts of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Rising Seas
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's population is facing the reality that their homeland may soon become uninhabitable. The critical question is: Where are they going to go?
One Tragic Story of Youth Homelessness
As I met a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. I still thought his life could turn around. That hope was tragically wrong.
A International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Defection
In 2020, after spending decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Today, he might hold the key to who wins the worldwide AI race.
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