As we look back on the past year, a curated list of exceptional feature-length stories stands out. Such accounts explore complex topics including political machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly personal sagas.
A Puzzling Writer and the Soul of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist gained prominence in the 1990s with scathing commentaries on power. Although numerous of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or left the nation, he still move millions of copies. This prompts a pressing question: Has he turned into an supporter for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his sole path out of prison was to enlist in the regime military. Following 14 long years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's fighters could still put him in mortal danger.
A Fierce Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The finding of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was heralded as radically changing the history of our human race. However, a faction was persuaded. The subsequent intense argument has consumed the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The British Religious Group That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her household became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the disturbing extent of mistreatment it had carried out.
The Prime Minister's Unexpected Stance on International Law
Many followers hoped that the prime minister would restore the Britain's dedication to international law. However, the record over the past year has been strikingly inconsistent.
Shattering a Nation's Myth
A film tracking a remorseful master criminal as she sets up corrupt clients with covert recording asks complex queries: Is this person genuinely reformed, and is the director's own intentions?
The Person Who Remediates Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and restored – it all. In their stickiest hours, individuals turn to him to restore normalcy.
Can an Iconic Museum Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, strained funding and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's number one museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it salvage its reputation?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has long lacked an reliable treatment remedy – up until perhaps now.
The Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A violent fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideas influence the very highest levels of government.
The British Gentleman With a Crooked Secret
With his brilliant intellect and impeccable reputation, it's no surprise that wealthy clients trusted him with their wealth. Until they started to become suspicious.
The Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Center
An incredibly wealthy country has transformed into a key actor on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most complex conflicts. What are behind this unprecedented project?
An Inside Look at a Leader Preparing for Global Summitry
Extremely unpopular at home, President Macron thrives on the international stage, where he projects himself as the leader uniquely positioned to manage a certain sitting American leader. Seven years after their previous meeting, a writer joined him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Story
What led to the child of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, charged with killing their newborn baby?
The Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to dismantle a major US aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was not unforeseen.
The Disturbing Mid-Century Study on Indian Mothers
When information about a scientific experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread outrage. But the precise nature of what happened remains somewhat contested.
A "Mozart" of the Attention Economy
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and given away vast sums of cash to selected participants. But are these videos simply very clever clickbait – or acts of avant garde brilliance?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's people is confronting the possibility that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The pressing question is: Where are they supposed to go?
A Sorrowful Case of Childhood Homelessness
When I met a young boy he was 13 and without a home. I still thought his life could turn around. I was devastatingly mistaken.
The International AI Race and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Now, he could possess the answers to who prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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