While we consider the year gone by, a curated list of exceptional feature-length pieces emerges. Such pieces explore intricate topics ranging from political intrigue and scientific discoveries to profoundly personal sagas.
A Puzzling Novelist and the Conscience of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the nineties with biting satires on power. Whereas many of his writer contemporaries have faced suppression or fled the nation, he continues to sell millions of copies. This raises a pertinent question: Has the author become an supporter for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Conflict
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his only route to escape prison was to join the government forces. Following 14 long years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters might still put him in mortal danger.
The Fierce Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as fundamentally re-writing the history of our species. However, some scholars was in agreement. The subsequent intense controversy has consumed the lives of researchers ever since.
A UK Sect That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her family joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the shocking scale of mistreatment it had carried out.
The Prime Minister's Curious Record on International Law
Numerous supporters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would renew the Britain's commitment to international law. However, the record over the past year has been notably mixed.
Shattering a Nation's Self-Image
A film featuring a remorseful master criminal as she ensnares corrupt clients with hidden cameras poses complex questions: Is she genuinely a new person, and is the filmmaker's true motives?
A Man Who Cleans Britain's Darkest Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and restored – it all. In their stickiest moments, individuals turn to him to restore order.
Will an Famous Institution Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by debates over its collection, precarious funding and the discovery of an internal thief, Britain's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it repair its standing?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Torture of Extreme Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries lacked an reliable medical remedy – until potentially now.
The Spectre of Extremism in Modern Politics
A militant extremist and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideas influence the very highest levels of government.
The English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his keen intellect and sterling background, it's no surprise that affluent individuals trusted him with their assets. Until they started to get uneasy.
A Tiny State That Became the Global Mediation Hub
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a major force on the international scene, attempting to mediate some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are driving this ambitious role?
An Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle
Deeply disliked at domestically, the French leader thrives on the world stage, where he projects himself as the leader best placed to deal with a certain sitting American leader. 7 years after their last meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the child of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old baby?
The End of a Major Development Agency: Not Widespread Regret
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was not unforeseen.
The Unethical 1960s Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When details about a medical study in the sixties became public, there was immense outrage. But the full story of the procedures is still partially shrouded.
The "Genius" of the Attention Economy
He's spent a full day in slime, 48 hours underground – and given away huge amounts of money to lucky participants. But are these productions simply very savvy clickbait – or acts of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's people is confronting the possibility that their islands may soon cease to exist. The pressing question is: Where are they going to go?
A Sorrowful Story of Youth Destitution
As I met a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. I still hoped his life could turn around. That hope was devastatingly misplaced.
The International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after spending decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Now, he might hold the secret to who prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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