As we reflect on the year gone by, a curated list of remarkable feature-length stories shines. These accounts delve into multifaceted topics including geopolitical machinations and scientific discoveries to deeply human journeys.
A Enigmatic Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Country
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the 1990s with sharp commentaries on power. While numerous of his writer peers have faced censorship or left the country, he continues to move millions of copies. This prompts a pertinent query: Has the author turned into an defender for the regime?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Devastating Conflict
The tale of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his only path out of incarceration was to enlist in the regime forces. After 14 years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may still cost him his life.
The Bitter Dispute Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as completely changing the history of our species. But, some scholars was persuaded. The resulting bitter scholarly debate has dominated the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Sect That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was just a young girl when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped expose the shocking breadth of exploitation it had committed.
A Prime Minister's Puzzling Stance on International Law
A great many voters expected that the prime minister would renew the Britain's dedication to international law. However, the record over the past year has been notably mixed.
Shattering a Country's Myth
A film tracking a repentant fraudster as she records unscrupulous individuals with covert recording poses complex queries: Is she truly changed, and is the director's own intentions?
The Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Darkest Stains
From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and dealt with – it all. In their most challenging times, individuals turn to him to bring back peace.
Will an Renowned Institution Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, strained funding and the revelation of an internal thief, the UK's number one museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Severe Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an reliable treatment remedy – until perhaps now.
The Spectre of Extremism in Modern Government
A violent extremist and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideology shape the highest levels of government.
The British Gentleman With a Dishonest Secret
With his brilliant mind and flawless reputation, it's understandable that wealthy individuals trusted him with their wealth. Then they started to become suspicious.
A Small State That Emerged as the Global Mediation Capital
An astonishingly rich country has transformed into a key actor on the international scene, working to mediate some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are driving this unprecedented project?
An Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply disliked at domestically, the French leader relishes the world stage, where he positions himself as the leader best placed to deal with a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their last encounter, a writer joined him as he readied himself for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Story
How did the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her companion, charged with killing their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Global Development Agency: Not Widespread Regret
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest disappointment was far from unexpected.
The Shocking 1960s Study on Indian Women
When details about a scientific experiment in the sixties became public, there was immense anxiety. But the exact nature of the procedures remains partially unclear.
A "Master" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and distributed enormous sums of money to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply very clever clickbait – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the reality that their homeland may soon become uninhabitable. The urgent question is: To where are they going to relocate?
One Tragic Case of Youth Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. Even then thought his life could improve. I was sadly wrong.
The International AI Competition and a Pivotal Move
In 2020, after living half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Today, he might possess the key to who wins the global technological rivalry.
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