As we look back on the year gone by, a curated list of outstanding feature-length stories shines. Such pieces explore multifaceted themes including geopolitical machinations and historical discoveries to deeply personal sagas.
A Enigmatic Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Country
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the 1990s with scathing commentaries on power. While many of his literary peers have faced suppression or fled the country, he still sell vast numbers of copies. This poses a pressing query: Has the author evolved into an supporter for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his only path out of incarceration was to enlist in the government forces. After fourteen long years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters could now get him killed.
A Fierce Argument Over Our Ancient Origins
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in 2001 was heralded as completely re-writing the history of our human race. But, a faction was in agreement. The resulting heated controversy has dominated the lives of researchers ever since.
The British Sect That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped uncover the shocking scale of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
The Prime Minister's Curious Record on International Law
Numerous followers expected that the prime minister would reaffirm the UK's dedication to international law. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been curiously mixed.
Breaking a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary following a remorseful master criminal as she sets up unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras raises difficult questions: Is she really a new person, and is the filmmaker's own motives?
The Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Difficult Stains
From crime scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and cleaned – everything. In their most challenging moments, people turn to him to restore normalcy.
Will an Iconic Institution Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, strained funding and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's premier cultural institution is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it repair its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Extreme Pregnancy
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries been without an consistent medical remedy – up until possibly now.
The Spectre of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A militant extremist and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology shape the uppermost echelons of government.
The English Professional With a Fraudulent Side
With his keen intellect and flawless credentials, it's no surprise that wealthy clients entrusted him with their assets. Until they began to get suspicious.
A Small Nation That Became the Global Mediation Center
An extremely rich country has become a major player on the international scene, attempting to mediate some of the most complex conflicts. Which factors are behind this unprecedented project?
An Inside Look at a President Gearing Up for International Battle
Extremely unpopular at domestically, President Macron relishes the international arena, where he presents himself as the statesman best placed to manage a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Trial of a Tragic Case
What led to the child of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with the death of their newborn infant?
The End of a Major Development Organization: Not Universal Regret
When efforts were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was far from unexpected.
The Disturbing 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a scientific study in the 1960s became public, there was widespread anxiety. But the precise nature of the procedures remains partially shrouded.
The "Mozart" of the Attention Economy
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days underground – and showered huge sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever entertainment – or works of artistic genius?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Rising Seas
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's population is facing the possibility that their islands may soon cease to exist. The urgent issue is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
One Tragic Case of Youth Homelessness
As I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. Even then hoped his life could improve. That hope was sadly misplaced.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after living half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Now, he might possess the key to who wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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