Upon reflect on the past year, a assortment of outstanding feature-length pieces shines. Such accounts delve into complex themes from geopolitical machinations and scientific revelations to deeply personal stories.
A Enigmatic Author and the Soul of a Nation
An author became known in the post-Soviet era with scathing critiques on autocratic rule. Although several of his literary contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the country, he still sell millions of copies. It poses a pressing query: Has the author become an supporter for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his sole way out of prison was to join the regime forces. Following 14 years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers could now put him in mortal danger.
A Bitter Feud Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The finding of ancient remains in the Djurab sands in 2001 was proclaimed as completely rewriting the history of our species. However, not everyone was convinced. The ensuing heated argument has dominated the careers of researchers ever since.
A British Cult That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the disturbing scale of exploitation it had committed.
The Prime Minister's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights
Numerous followers expected that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's dedication to international law. Yet, the record over the past year has been notably mixed.
Breaking a Country's Myth
A film following a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares corrupt clients with hidden cameras raises difficult queries: Is she really reformed, and is the filmmaker's own methods?
A Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Darkest Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and cleaned – everything. In their most challenging times, individuals rely on him to bring back peace.
Will an Famous Museum Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, difficult finances and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's premier museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it repair its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Severe Pregnancy
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has long lacked an reliable medical end – up until possibly now.
A Legacy of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A violent fanatic and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideas shape the very highest levels of government.
The English Gentleman With a Dishonest Secret
With his sharp mind and flawless background, it's no surprise that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their assets. Then they began to get wary.
The Tiny State That Became the Global Diplomatic Capital
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has become a significant force on the international scene, working to solve some of the most long-standing conflicts. Which factors are fueling this ambitious endeavor?
An Close-Up View at a President Gearing Up for International Battle
Extremely disliked at home, the French leader relishes the international arena, where he projects himself as the statesman best placed to handle a certain sitting American leader. Seven years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, charged with the death of their newborn infant?
An Dismantling of a Global Aid Organization: Far From Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was not unexpected.
The Unethical Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Women
When details about a medical study in the 1960s were revealed, there was immense anxiety. But the full truth of the procedures is still somewhat contested.
A "Genius" of the Online Age
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, two days underground – and distributed huge sums of money to lucky contestants. But are these productions simply very savvy entertainment – or acts of artistic genius?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is confronting the reality that their home may in the near future cease to exist. The urgent issue is: Where are they going to relocate?
A Heartbreaking Story of Youth Destitution
When I met a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. Even then believed his situation might improve. I was devastatingly misplaced.
A International AI Competition and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after spending decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he could possess the answers to who prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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