As we reflect on the past year, a curated list of exceptional feature-length stories shines. Such narratives explore intricate subjects including geopolitical intrigue and scientific discoveries to profoundly human journeys.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Soul of a Country
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with sharp critiques on authoritarianism. Whereas many of his writer peers have encountered suppression or fled the nation, he continues to sell vast numbers of books. It raises a pertinent question: Has he evolved into an defender for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Brutal Civil War
The story of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only way out of incarceration was to join the regime forces. After fourteen years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers could now put him in mortal danger.
The Bitter Argument Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was hailed as fundamentally rewriting the narrative of our human race. Yet, not everyone was in agreement. The subsequent intense argument has dominated the lives of scholars ever since.
A UK Religious Group That Hid in the Open
One woman was only a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the appalling extent of exploitation it had perpetrated.
A Prime Minister's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
A great many followers expected that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to human rights. But, the record over the first year in office has been strikingly mixed.
Challenging a Country's Myth
A documentary featuring a repentant master criminal as she records corrupt clients with hidden cameras poses difficult questions: Is she genuinely changed, and is the filmmaker's true methods?
The Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Traumatic Scenes
From murder scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has seen – and dealt with – it all. In their most challenging times, families turn to him to bring back peace.
Will an Renowned Museum Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, difficult funding and the revelation of an insider theft, the UK's leading cultural institution is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it restore its reputation?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Torture of Extreme Pregnancy
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has long been without an reliable medical solution – until perhaps now.
A Legacy of Extremism in Modern Politics
A militant extremist and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideology permeate the very highest echelons of government.
An British Professional With a Fraudulent Secret
With his keen mind and impeccable reputation, it's little wonder that affluent individuals trusted him with their wealth. Then they started to get suspicious.
The Small Nation That Became the World's Diplomatic Center
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a major actor on the world stage, striving to broker peace in some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are driving this ambitious endeavor?
An Inside Look at a President Gearing Up for International Battle
Deeply disliked at home, the French leader thrives on the international arena, where he presents himself as the leader most equipped to manage a particular sitting American leader. 7 years after their previous encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the summit.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the child of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with the death of their newborn baby?
An End of a Global Development Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was not unforeseen.
The Disturbing 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers
When information about a medical experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was immense anxiety. But the exact truth of the events remains partially shrouded.
A "Genius" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and given away vast sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply very clever entertainment – or works of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is facing the reality that their islands may in the near future cease to exist. The pressing issue is: Where are they going to go?
A Sorrowful Case of Youth Destitution
As I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. Even then believed his life could turn around. That hope was sadly misplaced.
The Global AI Race and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after living half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he may possess the secret to who prevails in the global AI race.
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