While we reflect on the previous year, a assortment of remarkable feature-length pieces emerges. These pieces probe multifaceted subjects ranging from political intrigue and historical discoveries to deeply personal stories.
The Puzzling Novelist and the Soul of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist became known in the 1990s with biting satires on power. While several of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the nation, he still move vast numbers of books. This prompts a pertinent question: Has he become an defender for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his sole path to escape incarceration was to join the regime forces. Following fourteen long years, his past as one of Assad's fighters may still get him killed.
A Bitter Dispute Over Our Ancient Origins
The unearthing of fossilised bones in the Djurab sands in 2001 was hailed as fundamentally re-writing the history of our human race. But, some scholars was in agreement. The subsequent heated argument has consumed the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The British Religious Group That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the shocking extent of mistreatment it had carried out.
The Statesman's Puzzling Record on International Law
Many supporters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the UK's dedication to international law. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been notably inconsistent.
Challenging a Nation's Myth
A documentary tracking a repentant con artist as she records corrupt individuals with covert recording raises thorny queries: Is she really changed, and is the filmmaker's true intentions?
A Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has seen – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging hours, individuals depend on him to bring back peace.
Will an Iconic Institution Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by restitution claims, precarious funding and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's leading museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it salvage its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Torture of Severe Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries been without an consistent treatment solution – until possibly now.
A Legacy of Extremism in Modern Government
A militant extremist and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast 35 years ago. Now, his ideology permeate the uppermost echelons of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Crooked Side
With his brilliant mind and impeccable credentials, it's no surprise that affluent individuals entrusted him with their assets. Until they began to become uneasy.
The Tiny State That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Hub
An astonishingly wealthy country has become a major actor on the world stage, attempting to solve some of the most long-standing disputes. What are fueling this unprecedented project?
An Close-Up Look at a President Preparing for International Battle
Deeply disliked at home, President Macron enjoys the world stage, where he presents himself as the statesman most equipped to manage a particular sitting American leader. 7 years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Case
How did the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old baby?
An Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was far from unforeseen.
A Unethical 1960s Study on Indian Mothers
When information about a medical study in the sixties were revealed, there was immense anxiety. But the precise nature of the events remains partially unclear.
The "Genius" of the Online Age
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, two days underground – and given away vast sums of money to selected contestants. But are these videos simply very clever clickbait – or works of daring genius?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is facing the possibility that their home may in the near future be submerged. The pressing question is: To where are they supposed to go?
A Sorrowful Case of Childhood Destitution
As I met Craig he was 13 and homeless. Even then hoped his life might improve. That hope was devastatingly wrong.
A International AI Competition and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he might possess the secret to which nation wins the worldwide AI race.
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