While we look back on the year gone by, a assortment of remarkable feature-length pieces shines. These narratives delve into complex topics from geopolitical machinations and historical revelations to deeply personal stories.
A Mysterious Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the nineties with sharp satires on autocratic rule. While numerous of his literary peers have encountered censorship or left the country, he still sell millions of books. This prompts a pressing query: Has the author turned into an supporter for the regime?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The story of a young man, who at 18 was told that his only route to escape incarceration was to join the regime forces. After 14 long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might now put him in mortal danger.
A Fierce Feud Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The finding of ancient bones in the Djurab sands in 2001 was heralded as radically re-writing the story of our human race. However, a faction was convinced. The resulting intense scholarly debate has dominated the careers of researchers ever since.
A UK Religious Group That Hid in the Open
One woman was just a child when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped expose the disturbing breadth of abuse it had committed.
A Prime Minister's Puzzling Record on International Law
Many followers anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would restore the Britain's dedication to human rights. But, the performance over the past year has been curiously ambiguous.
Shattering a Country's Self-Image
A documentary tracking a repentant master criminal as she ensnares corrupt individuals with covert recording asks difficult queries: Is she genuinely reformed, and what are the filmmaker's true methods?
A Man Who Remediates Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging moments, families turn to him to restore order.
Can an Famous Institution Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by debates over its collection, difficult finances and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's premier museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it salvage its standing?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Severe Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has long been without an effective treatment end – up until potentially now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A violent extremist and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his teachings permeate the highest echelons of government.
The English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret
With his sharp intellect and flawless credentials, it's little wonder that wealthy clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to get uneasy.
The Tiny Nation That Emerged as the Global Mediation Capital
An extremely rich Gulf state has become a major player on the world stage, attempting to solve some of the most intractable disputes. Which factors are behind this unprecedented endeavor?
An Close-Up View at a President Gearing Up for International Summitry
Deeply disliked at domestically, President Macron relishes the international arena, where he presents himself as the leader uniquely positioned to handle a particular former US president. 7 years after their last meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.
During the Trial of a Tragic Story
What led to the child of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old baby?
The End of a Global Development Organization: Not Universal Regret
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was not unforeseen.
A Shocking Mid-Century Study on Indian Mothers
When details about a medical experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread outrage. But the precise nature of the procedures is still partially contested.
A "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's endured 24 hours in slime, 48 hours underground – and showered vast amounts of cash to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply very savvy clickbait – or acts of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's population is facing the prospect that their islands may in the near future become uninhabitable. The pressing question is: To where are they going to go?
One Tragic Story of Childhood Destitution
As I met a young boy he was 13 and without a home. I still thought his life might improve. That hope was devastatingly wrong.
The Global AI Race and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after living decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he could possess the answers to who prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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