As we consider the previous year, a assortment of remarkable feature-length stories shines. Such pieces delve into intricate themes including political intrigue and historical revelations to profoundly human sagas.
The Enigmatic Author and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
Victor Pelevin became known in the nineties with biting satires on authoritarianism. Although many of his literary peers have faced censorship or fled the nation, he still sell vast numbers of books. It prompts a pertinent question: Has he become an apologist for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Conflict
The account of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his only way out of incarceration was to join the regime military. Following fourteen years, his past as one of Assad's soldiers could still put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Feud Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The unearthing of ancient remains in the Djurab sands in 2001 was heralded as completely re-writing the story of our species. Yet, some scholars was persuaded. The resulting bitter scholarly debate has consumed the lives of researchers ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Hid in the Open
One woman was only a young girl when her household became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she helped reveal the shocking extent of exploitation it had perpetrated.
The Leader's Puzzling Stance on International Law
A great many followers anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would restore the Britain's dedication to human rights. However, the record over the past year has been strikingly ambiguous.
Challenging a Nation's Identity
A film following a remorseful fraudster as she records unscrupulous clients with covert recording asks thorny questions: Is she really a new person, and what are the director's own methods?
A Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Darkest Scenes
From crime scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and dealt with – it all. In their most challenging times, people turn to him to restore normalcy.
Can an Famous Museum Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by debates over its collection, difficult funding and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's leading cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Severe Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries been without an reliable treatment end – up until possibly now.
A Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A violent fanatic and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology influence the very highest levels of the state.
The British Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his keen mind and impeccable background, it's understandable that wealthy individuals trusted him with their wealth. Then they started to get suspicious.
A Small State That Became the World's Diplomatic Capital
An astonishingly rich country has become a key force on the international scene, striving to solve some of the most intractable disputes. Which factors are driving this unprecedented project?
An Inside View at a Leader Preparing for International Battle
Extremely disliked at home, the French leader thrives on the world stage, where he presents himself as the statesman best placed to manage a certain sitting US president. 7 years after their last meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the child of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, charged with killing their two-week-old infant?
The End of a Major Development Agency: Not Universal Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.
A Unethical 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers
When information about a medical study in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread outrage. But the precise nature of what happened is still somewhat contested.
The "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's spent 24 hours in slime, two days underground – and given away vast amounts of cash to selected participants. But are these productions simply very clever entertainment – or works of avant garde genius?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is facing the reality that their homeland may in the near future be submerged. The urgent issue is: To where are they going to relocate?
A Tragic Story of Childhood Destitution
As I met a young boy he was 13 and homeless. Even then believed his life could change for the better. I was tragically mistaken.
A International AI Race and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Today, he could hold the secret to which nation prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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