As we look back on the past year, a curated list of remarkable feature-length pieces stands out. Such narratives delve into complex themes including political machinations and historical discoveries to deeply human stories.
The Enigmatic Novelist and the Conscience of a Nation
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the 1990s with sharp critiques on autocratic rule. While numerous of his literary peers have faced censorship or fled the nation, he still move vast numbers of books. It prompts a key question: Has the author become an supporter for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The story of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his sole path out of incarceration was to join the regime forces. After 14 years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters could now cost him his life.
The Fierce Feud Over Our Earliest Origins
The unearthing of fossilised bones in the Chadian sands in 2001 was proclaimed as radically rewriting the story of our species. However, a faction was convinced. The resulting intense argument has taken over the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A British Sect That Operated in the Open
One woman was only a child when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the appalling extent of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
A Leader's Puzzling Record on Human Rights
Numerous followers expected that the prime minister would reaffirm the the nation's commitment to international law. However, the record over the past year has been curiously inconsistent.
Challenging a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary following a repentant fraudster as she ensnares corrupt individuals with covert recording poses complex questions: Is she really changed, and is the director's true methods?
A Person Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and restored – everything. In their darkest hours, families rely on him to bring back peace.
Will an Renowned Institution Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Beset by colonial controversy, precarious funding and the exposure of an internal thief, the UK's premier cultural institution is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it restore its standing?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Extreme Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has long been without an reliable treatment solution – until possibly now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A militant extremist and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology influence the highest levels of the state.
An English Professional With a Dishonest Side
With his keen mind and sterling reputation, it's little wonder that wealthy clients entrusted him with their wealth. Until they began to become uneasy.
The Small Nation That Became the World's Diplomatic Center
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has become a major force on the international scene, working to mediate some of the most intractable disputes. Which factors are fueling this ambitious endeavor?
A Inside View at a Leader Preparing for Global Battle
Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader enjoys the world stage, where he presents himself as the leader most equipped to deal with a certain sitting US president. Seven years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the child of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An End of a Global 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 a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was far from unforeseen.
A Shocking 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers
When information about a medical study in the 1960s came to light, there was immense shock. But the precise nature of the events is still somewhat contested.
A "Genius" of the Online Economy
He's spent a full day in slime, 48 hours underground – and distributed vast sums of cash to selected participants. But are these stunts simply very savvy entertainment – or acts of daring genius?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's population is confronting the prospect that their homeland may in the near future cease to exist. The pressing question is: Where are they going to go?
One Sorrowful Case of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. I still believed his life could change for the better. I was sadly misplaced.
The International AI Competition and a Key Move
In 2020, after spending decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he may hold the answers to which nation prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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