While we reflect on the previous year, a assortment of exceptional feature-length stories shines. Such narratives explore multifaceted topics including geopolitical machinations and historical revelations to profoundly personal sagas.
The Mysterious Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
An author became known in the nineties with scathing critiques on authoritarianism. While numerous of his writer peers have encountered suppression or fled the nation, he continues to sell millions of copies. This prompts a pressing question: Has the author become an apologist for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his only route out of prison was to join the regime forces. After fourteen long years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may now get him killed.
The Fierce Feud Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The discovery of fossilised bones in the Djurab desert in 2001 was proclaimed as fundamentally rewriting the story of our species. Yet, some scholars was in agreement. The ensuing heated controversy has taken over 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 a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped expose the disturbing extent of exploitation it had perpetrated.
The Leader's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights
Numerous voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's commitment to human rights. But, the performance over the past year has been curiously mixed.
Shattering a Country's Identity
A film following a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras asks difficult queries: Is she genuinely changed, and is the filmmaker's own methods?
The Man Who Remediates the UK's Most Difficult Stains
From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and cleaned – everything. In their most challenging moments, families depend on him to restore order.
Will an Renowned Museum Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by debates over its collection, difficult finances and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's premier museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Is it possible to restore its reputation?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Severe Pregnancy
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries lacked an reliable medical end – until perhaps now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A violent fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast 35 years ago. Today, his teachings permeate the very highest levels of government.
An British Professional With a Crooked Side
With his keen intellect and impeccable background, it's no surprise that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their assets. Then they began to become suspicious.
The Tiny State That Became the Global Mediation Capital
An incredibly rich country has become a major player on the international scene, working to solve some of the most complex disputes. What are behind this unprecedented role?
A Close-Up View at a Leader Gearing Up for International Summitry
Deeply unpopular at domestically, the French leader enjoys the world arena, where he projects himself as the leader uniquely positioned to manage a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their last meeting, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Case
How did the child of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?
The End of a Global Aid Agency: Far From Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was far from unexpected.
A Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Mothers
When information about a scientific study in the sixties became public, there was immense anxiety. But the precise nature of the events remains partially contested.
A "Master" of the Online Age
He's endured a full day in slime, two days buried alive – and distributed vast amounts of money to selected participants. But are these stunts simply very savvy clickbait – or works of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's population is facing the reality that their home may soon cease to exist. The pressing issue is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
One Sorrowful Case of Youth Destitution
As I met a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still believed his life could turn around. That hope was tragically misplaced.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Crucial Move
In 2020, after spending decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he may hold the key to which nation prevails in the global AI race.
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