Upon reflect on the previous year, a assortment of outstanding feature-length stories shines. These narratives delve into complex subjects including political intrigue and historical revelations to deeply human stories.
The Enigmatic Author and the Soul of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist became known in the nineties with sharp satires on power. Whereas many of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the country, he continues to move vast numbers of copies. It prompts a key question: Has the author turned into an supporter for the regime?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Brutal Conflict
The account of a young man, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his sole route out of incarceration was to enlist in the government military. After fourteen long years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters could still get him killed.
A Fierce Argument Over Our Earliest Origins
The finding of fossilised bones in the Chadian desert in 2001 was proclaimed as radically changing the history of our human race. Yet, some scholars was in agreement. The subsequent bitter controversy has consumed the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Sect That Hid in the Open
One woman was just a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped uncover the shocking extent of exploitation it had committed.
A Prime Minister's Curious Record on Human Rights
A great many voters expected that the former human rights lawyer would restore the the nation's commitment to international law. However, the track record over the past year has been curiously ambiguous.
Shattering a Nation's Myth
A film featuring a remorseful con artist as she ensnares corrupt clients with covert recording raises difficult queries: Is she truly changed, and is the filmmaker's true motives?
The Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Darkest Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – it all. In their darkest hours, people depend on him to bring back order.
Can an Famous Institution Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, strained finances and the exposure of an internal thief, the UK's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it repair its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Extreme Condition
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an consistent medical solution – up until possibly now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent extremist and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology shape the very highest echelons of the state.
The English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret
With his sharp mind and impeccable reputation, it's no surprise that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their assets. Until they started to become wary.
A Small State That Became the Global Mediation Capital
An incredibly rich country has risen as a major force on the international scene, attempting to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are fueling this unprecedented role?
A Close-Up Look at a Leader Preparing for Global Battle
Extremely disliked at home, the French leader enjoys the world arena, where he positions himself as the statesman best placed to manage a particular sitting American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for the summit.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Story
How did the child of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with the death of their newborn infant?
An End of a Global Development Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to dismantle a major US aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was not unforeseen.
The Unethical 1960s Experiment on South Asian Women
When information about a scientific study in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread outrage. But the full nature of the events is still somewhat contested.
A "Master" of the Online Economy
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days underground – and given away enormous amounts of cash to selected participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or works of daring brilliance?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is confronting the possibility that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The urgent issue is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
One Tragic Story of Childhood Destitution
As I met Craig he was thirteen and without a home. Even then hoped his situation could turn around. That hope was tragically mistaken.
A International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Move
In 2020, after living half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he might possess the key to who prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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