As we consider the year gone by, a selection of exceptional feature-length pieces emerges. Such accounts delve into complex subjects from geopolitical intrigue and scientific revelations to deeply human sagas.
The Enigmatic Author and the Conscience of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist became known in the post-Soviet era with sharp satires on autocratic rule. Whereas several of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the country, he still move vast numbers of books. This prompts a key query: Has the author become an apologist for the establishment?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his only way to escape prison was to enlist in the regime military. After 14 long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might now cost him his life.
A Bitter Argument Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The discovery of ancient bones in the Chadian desert in 2001 was proclaimed as fundamentally rewriting the narrative of our species. But, a faction was convinced. The resulting bitter scholarly debate has dominated the careers of researchers ever since.
The British Sect That Hid in the Open
One woman was only a young girl when her family became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she helped reveal the disturbing extent of exploitation it had carried out.
A Leader's Puzzling Stance on Human Rights
Numerous followers expected that the prime minister would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to human rights. But, the track record over the past year has been strikingly inconsistent.
Shattering a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary tracking a remorseful con artist as she sets up corrupt individuals with covert recording poses complex questions: Is she genuinely changed, and what are the filmmaker's own motives?
The Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Traumatic Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and cleaned – everything. In their stickiest moments, people depend on him to bring back order.
Will an Renowned Museum Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, strained finances and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's leading cultural institution is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it restore its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Severe Condition
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has long lacked an consistent medical end – up until perhaps now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A violent extremist and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideology shape the uppermost levels of government.
The English Professional With a Crooked Side
With his brilliant mind and flawless background, it's understandable that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their wealth. Then they started to get uneasy.
The Small State That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Center
An astonishingly wealthy country has become a key actor on the international scene, working to mediate some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are fueling this ambitious role?
An Inside Look at a President Preparing for International Summitry
Deeply unpopular at domestically, President Macron thrives on the world arena, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a certain sitting American leader. 7 years after their previous meeting, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the summit.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with killing their two-week-old infant?
The Dismantling of a Major Development Agency: Far From Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was not unforeseen.
A Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Women
When information about a medical experiment in the sixties came to light, there was widespread anxiety. But the exact nature of the events remains somewhat shrouded.
A "Master" of the Attention Age
He's spent a full day in slime, 48 hours underground – and distributed huge amounts of money to selected participants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever clickbait – or acts of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Seas
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is facing the prospect that their homeland may soon cease to exist. The critical issue is: To where are they going to go?
A Heartbreaking Case of Youth Homelessness
When I met Craig he was 13 and homeless. I still thought his situation might change for the better. That hope was devastatingly wrong.
The International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Move
In 2020, after living half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Today, he could possess the secret to who prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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