While we look back on the year gone by, a selection of remarkable feature-length stories shines. Such accounts probe multifaceted subjects including geopolitical machinations and historical revelations to deeply human journeys.
A Puzzling Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Country
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the nineties with biting commentaries on autocratic rule. Although numerous of his literary peers have faced suppression or fled the nation, he still move vast numbers of copies. This raises a pertinent query: Has he become an apologist for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The story of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his sole route to escape incarceration was to enlist in the government military. Following 14 long years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers could now cost him his life.
A Fierce Argument Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The finding of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was heralded as radically rewriting the story of our species. However, some scholars was convinced. The subsequent intense scholarly debate has consumed the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Religious Group That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was just a child when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the shocking extent of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
The Statesman's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights
Many supporters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's dedication to international law. Yet, the record over the past year has been strikingly mixed.
Challenging a Nation's Identity
A documentary following a remorseful master criminal as she sets up unscrupulous clients with covert recording asks thorny queries: Is she truly a new person, and is the filmmaker's own intentions?
The Man Who Cleans the UK's Most Difficult Stains
From murder scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and restored – it all. In their darkest moments, families rely on him to bring back order.
Can an Iconic Institution Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by restitution claims, precarious funding and the exposure of an internal thief, Britain's leading cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Is it possible to salvage its standing?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Torture of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries lacked an consistent treatment solution – up until perhaps now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A violent fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideas influence the uppermost echelons of government.
An British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his brilliant mind and impeccable reputation, it's understandable that wealthy individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to get suspicious.
A Tiny Nation That Became the Global Diplomatic Capital
An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a significant player on the international scene, working to broker peace in some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are fueling this unprecedented project?
An Inside View at a President Gearing Up for Global Battle
Extremely unpopular at domestically, the French leader thrives on the world arena, where he positions himself as the statesman best placed to manage a particular former US president. Seven years after their last meeting, a writer joined him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the child of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with the death of their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Major Aid Agency: Not Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a prominent aid agency, many around the world were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was far from unforeseen.
The Shocking Mid-Century Study on Indian Mothers
When information about a scientific experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was immense outrage. But the exact story of what happened is still partially unclear.
A "Master" of the Online Age
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days underground – and showered huge sums of money to selected participants. But are these stunts simply very clever clickbait – or acts of daring brilliance?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is confronting the possibility that their homeland may soon be submerged. The urgent question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Case of Childhood Destitution
When I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. I still believed his situation might improve. I was devastatingly mistaken.
A International AI Competition and a Key Move
In the recent past, after spending decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he may hold the key to who wins the worldwide AI race.
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