While we look back on the previous year, a selection of remarkable feature-length pieces shines. Such pieces probe intricate themes including geopolitical intrigue and historical revelations to profoundly human journeys.
A Mysterious Author and the Conscience of a Country
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the nineties with scathing commentaries on power. While many of his literary contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the nation, he still sell vast numbers of books. It poses a pertinent question: Has he evolved into an apologist for the regime?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The account of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his only way out of prison was to join the government forces. After fourteen years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could now put him in mortal danger.
The Bitter Argument Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The discovery of ancient remains in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as fundamentally changing the story of our species. But, not everyone was convinced. The subsequent intense argument has dominated the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Cult That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was only a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in uncover the appalling scale of abuse it had perpetrated.
A Leader's Curious Record on International Law
A great many voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would restore the Britain's commitment to international law. However, the performance over the first year in office has been notably ambiguous.
Breaking a Nation's Self-Image
A film tracking a remorseful master criminal as she records unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras asks complex queries: Is she truly reformed, and is the director's true motives?
The Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Darkest Scenes
From crime scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and restored – everything. In their most challenging hours, people turn to him to restore normalcy.
Can an Renowned Museum Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Beset by restitution claims, precarious finances and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's number one museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Torture of Extreme Pregnancy
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries lacked an reliable medical end – until potentially now.
A Legacy of Extremism in Modern Politics
A militant extremist and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideas permeate the very highest levels of the state.
The British Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his sharp mind and impeccable reputation, it's no surprise that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their assets. Until they began to become suspicious.
The Small State That Became the Global Diplomatic Capital
An extremely wealthy country has become a significant player on the world stage, working to mediate some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are fueling this unprecedented role?
A Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle
Extremely disliked at home, the French leader relishes the world stage, where he presents himself as the statesman most equipped to handle a particular former American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for battle.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with killing their newborn infant?
The End of a Global Aid Organization: Far From Universal Regret
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent disappointment was far from unforeseen.
A Disturbing Mid-Century Study on Indian Women
When details about a scientific study in the sixties became public, there was widespread anxiety. But the precise nature of the procedures is still partially shrouded.
A "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's spent a full day in slime, 48 hours underground – and given away vast amounts of money to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply very savvy entertainment – or works of artistic genius?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's people is grappling with the prospect that their homeland may soon cease to exist. The urgent issue is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
A Tragic Story of Youth Destitution
When I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. I still believed his life might change for the better. That hope was tragically wrong.
A International AI Race and a Pivotal Defection
In the recent past, after spending decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he could possess the secret to who prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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