While we consider the previous year, a selection of remarkable feature-length stories emerges. These narratives explore complex subjects ranging from geopolitical intrigue and scientific revelations to deeply human journeys.
The Puzzling Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
An author rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with scathing commentaries on autocratic rule. While numerous of his literary peers have faced suppression or fled the country, he still move vast numbers of copies. This poses a pertinent query: Has the author become an supporter for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The tale of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his only path to escape prison was to join the regime military. Following fourteen long years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may now get him killed.
The Bitter Feud Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The finding of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was heralded as fundamentally changing the story of our species. Yet, not everyone was convinced. The subsequent intense controversy has dominated the lives of scholars ever since.
A UK Sect That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was only a child when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the shocking breadth of abuse it had perpetrated.
A Leader's Puzzling Record on International Law
Many supporters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would renew the Britain's commitment to human rights. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been notably mixed.
Challenging a Country's Myth
A film tracking a remorseful con artist as she records corrupt individuals with hidden cameras raises thorny questions: Is this person genuinely reformed, and is the filmmaker's true intentions?
The Man Who Cleans Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and restored – it all. In their most challenging moments, individuals depend on him to bring back order.
Can an Famous Museum Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by colonial controversy, precarious finances and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's leading cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its standing?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has long lacked an consistent treatment remedy – up until potentially now.
The Spectre of Extremism in Modern Government
A militant fanatic and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a political pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideas shape the very highest echelons of government.
An English Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his keen mind and impeccable credentials, it's understandable that affluent clients trusted him with their wealth. Until they began to get uneasy.
A Small Nation That Emerged as the Global Mediation Capital
An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a major player on the international scene, attempting to mediate some of the most long-standing disputes. What are driving this ambitious project?
A Close-Up View at a President Gearing Up for Global Battle
Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader thrives on the international stage, where he projects himself as the statesman most equipped to manage a certain sitting American leader. Seven years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for battle.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Case
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their newborn infant?
An Dismantling of a Major Development Organization: Not Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was far from unexpected.
A Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Mothers
When information about a scientific study in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread anxiety. But the precise story of what happened remains somewhat contested.
The "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's spent a full day in slime, two days buried alive – and distributed huge amounts of cash to selected contestants. But are these productions simply very clever clickbait – or acts of avant garde brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is facing the reality that their home may soon be submerged. The urgent question is: To where are they going to relocate?
A Heartbreaking Case of Childhood Destitution
As I encountered Craig he was thirteen and without a home. I still thought his situation might improve. I was devastatingly misplaced.
A International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after spending decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Now, he could possess the secret to who wins the global AI race.
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