While we look back on the previous year, a assortment of remarkable feature-length stories emerges. These narratives probe intricate topics including geopolitical intrigue and historical discoveries to profoundly personal stories.
The Mysterious Author and the Conscience of a Country
A certain Russian novelist gained prominence in the nineties with scathing satires on authoritarianism. Although many of his writer peers have faced censorship or fled the nation, he continues to move vast numbers of copies. It raises a pressing question: Has he turned into an defender for the regime?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The account of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only path to escape prison was to enlist in the government military. After fourteen long years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters could now cost him his life.
The Acrimonious Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of ancient bones in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was hailed as fundamentally re-writing the history of our species. But, a faction was in agreement. The resulting intense controversy has taken over the lives of scholars ever since.
The British Sect That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she helped expose the shocking breadth of mistreatment it had carried out.
The Statesman's Unexpected Record on International Law
A great many voters anticipated that the prime minister would restore the UK's dedication to international law. Yet, the track record over the past year has been strikingly ambiguous.
Shattering a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary featuring a remorseful master criminal as she records corrupt individuals with covert recording asks thorny questions: Is she truly changed, and is the director's true methods?
A Person Who Remediates the UK's Darkest Stains
From crime scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and restored – it all. In their most challenging times, people turn to him to bring back peace.
Can an Iconic Institution Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by restitution claims, difficult funding and the revelation of an insider theft, the UK's leading museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Is it possible to salvage its reputation?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Extreme Condition
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long been without an consistent medical remedy – until possibly now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A violent fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideas shape the highest echelons of the state.
The English Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his sharp mind and flawless reputation, it's understandable that affluent clients trusted him with their wealth. Then they began to get wary.
The Small State That Emerged as the Global Mediation Hub
An extremely wealthy country has become a key player on the world stage, striving to solve some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are driving this ambitious role?
A Close-Up View at a President Preparing for International Battle
Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron enjoys the world arena, where he positions himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to handle a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the child of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their newborn baby?
An End of a Major Development Agency: Far From Universal Regret
When actions were made to dismantle a major US aid agency, many around the world were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest letdown was far from unforeseen.
The Unethical Mid-Century Study on South Asian Mothers
When information about a scientific experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was immense outrage. But the full nature of what happened is still partially unclear.
A "Master" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours underground – and distributed enormous sums of money to lucky contestants. But are these productions simply very clever clickbait – or acts of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is grappling with the possibility that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The critical issue is: To where are they going to go?
A Tragic Story of Youth Destitution
When I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. I still believed his life could change for the better. That hope was tragically wrong.
The Global AI Race and a Crucial Defection
In 2020, after living half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Now, he could hold the secret to which nation wins the worldwide AI race.
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