Upon reflect on the previous year, a assortment of exceptional feature-length pieces emerges. Such accounts probe multifaceted topics including geopolitical machinations and scientific discoveries to deeply human stories.
A Puzzling Writer and the Soul of a Nation
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the 1990s with biting satires on autocratic rule. While numerous of his writer peers have faced censorship or fled the nation, he still sell millions of books. It poses a key question: Has he become an supporter for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Conflict
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 Assad's soldiers might still put him in mortal danger.
The Fierce Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The finding of ancient remains in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was heralded as fundamentally changing the story of our species. But, some scholars was convinced. The subsequent intense scholarly debate has dominated the careers of researchers ever since.
The British Sect That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped expose the appalling extent of exploitation it had committed.
A Statesman's Curious Stance on International Law
Many voters expected that the prime minister would reaffirm the UK's dedication to human rights. However, the record over the first year in office has been curiously ambiguous.
Breaking a Nation's Identity
A documentary featuring a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras asks difficult queries: Is this person truly reformed, and is the filmmaker's true motives?
The Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From crime scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and dealt with – it all. In their darkest hours, individuals rely on him to restore order.
Will an Iconic Museum Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, strained funding and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's leading museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it restore its standing?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Suffering of Extreme Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries been without an effective medical solution – up until possibly now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A violent extremist and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideas influence the very highest echelons of the state.
An English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his brilliant mind and flawless reputation, it's little wonder that wealthy clients trusted him with their wealth. Until they began to get wary.
The Tiny Nation That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Center
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has risen as a key player on the international scene, attempting to solve some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are driving this unprecedented role?
A Inside View at a Leader Preparing for Global Summitry
Deeply disliked at home, President Macron thrives on the international stage, where he positions himself as the leader uniquely positioned to handle a particular former US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for the summit.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Case
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her companion, charged with killing their newborn infant?
An End of a Global Development Agency: Far From Universal Regret
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest disappointment was far from unforeseen.
The Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Women
When details about a medical experiment in the sixties came to light, there was widespread anxiety. But the full nature of the procedures is still somewhat shrouded.
A "Genius" of the Attention Economy
He's spent 24 hours in slime, two days underground – and given away huge amounts of cash to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever entertainment – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is confronting the possibility that their islands may in the near future become uninhabitable. The critical question is: Where are they going to go?
A Sorrowful Story of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. I still hoped his situation might change for the better. That hope was sadly mistaken.
A International AI Competition and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after spending decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he may possess the key to who wins the global technological rivalry.
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