Upon reflect on the year gone by, a assortment of remarkable feature-length pieces emerges. These narratives explore intricate subjects ranging from political intrigue and scientific revelations to profoundly personal journeys.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the nineties with scathing critiques on autocratic rule. While many of his literary contemporaries have encountered censorship or fled the nation, he still move vast numbers of copies. This poses a key question: Has he become an supporter for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Brutal Conflict
The story of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his only route out of incarceration was to enlist in the government forces. Following fourteen years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might still put him in mortal danger.
The Acrimonious Argument Over Our Earliest Origins
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in 2001 was hailed as radically rewriting the history of our species. However, some scholars was in agreement. The ensuing heated argument has dominated the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Cult That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped reveal the shocking scale of mistreatment it had committed.
A Statesman's Unexpected Stance on International Law
Many voters anticipated that the prime minister would renew the UK's commitment to human rights. But, the performance over the first year in office has been strikingly ambiguous.
Shattering a Country's Myth
A documentary following a remorseful con artist as she ensnares corrupt individuals with covert recording raises difficult queries: Is this person truly changed, and what are the director's own motives?
The Man Who Remediates the UK's Darkest Stains
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and restored – it all. In their most challenging hours, families depend on him to restore peace.
Will an Iconic Museum Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, precarious funding and the discovery of an internal thief, Britain's number one museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it restore its legacy?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries lacked an consistent medical solution – up until potentially now.
A Legacy of Radicalism in Modern Government
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideology shape the highest levels of government.
An English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his brilliant mind and impeccable background, it's little wonder that affluent clients trusted him with their wealth. Until they began to get uneasy.
A Tiny State That Became the Global Diplomatic Capital
An incredibly rich Gulf state has transformed into a significant actor on the international scene, striving to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. What are behind this ambitious project?
A Inside View at a Leader Preparing for International Battle
Deeply unpopular at domestically, the French leader enjoys the world stage, where he projects himself as the leader uniquely positioned to deal with a certain sitting US president. Seven years after their previous encounter, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the summit.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Case
What led to the child of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with killing their newborn baby?
The Dismantling of a Major Aid Agency: Far From Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a major US aid agency, many around the world were surprised. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent betrayal was not unforeseen.
A Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Mothers
When details about a medical study in the 1960s came to light, there was immense outrage. But the precise truth of the procedures remains somewhat shrouded.
The "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's spent a full day in slime, 48 hours underground – and given away enormous amounts of cash to lucky contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or acts of artistic genius?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is confronting the prospect that their home may soon cease to exist. The pressing issue is: Where are they going to go?
A Tragic Case of Youth Destitution
When I met Craig he was 13 and without a home. Even then hoped his life could improve. That hope was tragically wrong.
A International AI Race and a Crucial Move
In the recent past, after living decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he may hold the key to which nation prevails in the global AI race.
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