As we reflect on the previous year, a curated list of remarkable feature-length pieces shines. These narratives delve into multifaceted subjects from political machinations and historical revelations to profoundly personal journeys.
A Enigmatic Writer and the Soul of a Nation
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the nineties with biting commentaries on autocratic rule. Although several of his writer peers have encountered suppression or fled the nation, he continues to sell millions of books. It poses a pressing question: Has the author turned into an supporter for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his sole route out of prison was to join the regime forces. Following 14 long years, his history as one of Assad's fighters may now cost him his life.
A Fierce Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of fossilised bones in the Djurab sands in 2001 was heralded as radically changing the narrative of our human race. But, not everyone was convinced. The resulting heated argument has consumed the lives of scholars ever since.
A UK Cult That Hid in the Open
One woman was just a child when her household joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the appalling extent of abuse it had carried out.
The Leader's Puzzling Record on International Law
Numerous followers expected that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the UK's dedication to human rights. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been notably inconsistent.
Challenging a Country's Identity
A film featuring a remorseful fraudster as she records unscrupulous individuals with covert recording asks thorny queries: Is this person truly changed, and what are the director's true intentions?
The Man Who Cleans the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From crime scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging moments, individuals rely on him to restore order.
Can an Famous Institution Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by restitution claims, strained funding and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's leading museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it repair its reputation?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Severe Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an consistent treatment end – up until potentially now.
The Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A militant extremist and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideas influence the uppermost echelons of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Dishonest Side
With his brilliant intellect and flawless reputation, it's no surprise that wealthy clients trusted him with their wealth. Until they began to become uneasy.
The Small State That Became the Global Diplomatic Capital
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has risen as a significant actor on the international scene, striving to solve some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are driving this ambitious endeavor?
An Close-Up Look at a Leader Preparing for Global Summitry
Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader enjoys the world arena, where he presents himself as the leader best placed to manage a certain sitting American leader. Seven years after their previous meeting, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the summit.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Story
How did the child of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Global Development Agency: Not Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.
A Shocking 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the sixties became public, there was widespread shock. But the full nature of what happened is still partially shrouded.
A "Mozart" of the Online Age
He's spent 24 hours in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and showered huge sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply very savvy clickbait – or works of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Rising Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is confronting the prospect that their homeland may in the near future be submerged. The critical question is: To where are they going to relocate?
A Sorrowful Story of Youth Destitution
As I met a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. I still hoped his situation might turn around. I was tragically wrong.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after living decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he could hold the secret to which nation prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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