As we look back on the previous year, a selection of exceptional feature-length pieces emerges. Such accounts explore multifaceted topics including political intrigue and scientific revelations to deeply personal sagas.
The Enigmatic Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Country
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the 1990s with biting commentaries on power. Although numerous of his literary peers have encountered suppression or left the country, he still sell vast numbers of books. This prompts a key query: Has the author evolved into an apologist for the regime?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The account of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole way out of prison was to enlist in the regime forces. After 14 long years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers could still put him in mortal danger.
A Bitter Argument Over Our Earliest Origins
The finding of ancient bones in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as completely changing the narrative of our human race. Yet, some scholars was persuaded. The subsequent bitter scholarly debate has taken over the careers of researchers ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was only a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped reveal the appalling extent of mistreatment it had carried out.
The Leader's Curious Stance on International Law
A great many voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the Britain's dedication to human rights. But, the track record over the first year in office has been curiously ambiguous.
Breaking a Country's Myth
A film featuring a remorseful fraudster as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with covert recording asks difficult questions: Is this person genuinely reformed, and is the director's true intentions?
The Person Who Cleans the UK's Darkest Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and restored – it all. In their most challenging moments, people depend on him to restore normalcy.
Can an Renowned Institution Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Beset by debates over its collection, precarious funding and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its reputation?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Suffering of Severe Pregnancy
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long been without an consistent medical remedy – until potentially now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Government
A militant fanatic and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a political outcast 35 years ago. Now, his ideas permeate the very highest levels of government.
An British Gentleman With a Crooked Secret
With his keen mind and flawless credentials, it's understandable that affluent clients entrusted him with their assets. Until they started to get wary.
A Small State That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Hub
An extremely rich country has transformed into a key actor on the international scene, attempting to mediate some of the most intractable conflicts. What are behind this ambitious role?
An Close-Up View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle
Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron enjoys the international arena, where he presents himself as the statesman best placed to deal with a particular former American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a writer joined him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the child of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with killing their newborn baby?
The End of a Global Development Agency: Not Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was not unforeseen.
The Shocking 1960s Study on South Asian Women
When information about a medical experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was immense shock. But the exact story of the procedures remains partially contested.
The "Mozart" of the Online Age
He's endured a full day in slime, two days buried alive – and given away huge sums of money to lucky contestants. But are these productions simply very clever clickbait – or acts of daring genius?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's population is confronting the reality that their home may in the near future be submerged. The pressing question is: Where are they going to relocate?
One Sorrowful Case of Youth Destitution
As I encountered Craig he was thirteen and without a home. Even then thought his life could turn around. I was sadly mistaken.
The International AI Race and a Key Move
In 2020, after living decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he could hold the key to which nation wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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