While we look back on the previous year, a curated list of remarkable feature-length pieces shines. Such accounts explore complex topics from geopolitical machinations and historical revelations to profoundly human journeys.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Conscience of a Country
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with sharp commentaries on power. While many of his writer contemporaries have faced censorship or fled the country, he still move millions of books. It poses a pertinent query: Has the author become an supporter for the Kremlin?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The story of Mustafa, who at 18 was told that his sole route to escape incarceration was to enlist in the government forces. After 14 years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers may now cost him his life.
A Acrimonious Feud Over Our Ancient Origins
The discovery of ancient remains in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was hailed as completely rewriting the story of our species. But, some scholars was in agreement. The resulting heated argument has consumed the careers of researchers ever since.
A British Sect That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the appalling scale of abuse it had carried out.
A Statesman's Curious Record on International Law
Many voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would restore the the nation's commitment to human rights. Yet, the track record over the past year has been strikingly ambiguous.
Shattering a Country's Myth
A film following a repentant con artist as she records corrupt clients with hidden cameras poses thorny questions: Is she really a new person, and what are the filmmaker's own intentions?
The Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Darkest Scenes
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and dealt with – it all. In their stickiest hours, families depend on him to restore order.
Will an Famous Museum Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, strained finances and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its reputation?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Extreme Condition
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has long lacked an consistent medical end – up until possibly now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A violent extremist and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideology influence the very highest levels of the state.
The British Gentleman With a Crooked Side
With his brilliant intellect and flawless credentials, it's understandable that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their wealth. Until they started to get wary.
The Tiny Nation That Became the Global Mediation Hub
An incredibly wealthy country has risen as a significant force on the international scene, striving to solve some of the most complex conflicts. Which factors are fueling this ambitious role?
An Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for International Summitry
Extremely unpopular at domestically, the French leader enjoys the international arena, where he projects himself as the leader best placed to handle a particular former American leader. 7 years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for the summit.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Story
How did the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An End of a Global Development Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was not unforeseen.
A Disturbing 1960s Study on Indian Women
When details about a scientific experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was immense shock. But the full story of the events remains partially unclear.
A "Mozart" of the Online Age
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and distributed vast sums of cash to lucky contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever entertainment – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is facing the reality that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The pressing question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
A Tragic Case of Childhood Homelessness
When I met a young boy he was 13 and without a home. Even then believed his situation might turn around. That hope was sadly mistaken.
A Global AI Competition and a Crucial Move
In 2020, after living half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he could possess the answers to who wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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