As we consider the previous year, a curated list of remarkable feature-length stories emerges. Such accounts delve into complex topics including political machinations and scientific discoveries to profoundly human journeys.
A Mysterious Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Country
An author rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with scathing satires on power. Whereas many of his writer contemporaries have faced censorship or fled the nation, he still sell vast numbers of copies. This raises a pressing query: Has the author turned into an defender for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The story of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his only path to escape prison was to enlist in the government military. After 14 long years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters may now put him in mortal danger.
A Fierce Dispute Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The finding of ancient remains in the Chadian sands in 2001 was heralded as fundamentally re-writing the history of our human race. But, some scholars was in agreement. The ensuing bitter argument has taken over the careers of researchers ever since.
A British Cult That Hid in the Open
One woman was just a young girl when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the disturbing extent of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
The Prime Minister's Curious Record on International Law
Numerous followers anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would restore the the nation's commitment to human rights. However, the track record over the first year in office has been curiously mixed.
Shattering a Nation's Identity
A documentary featuring a remorseful con artist as she records unscrupulous individuals with covert recording poses thorny questions: Is she truly reformed, and what are the director's own methods?
The Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Difficult Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – it all. In their most challenging times, individuals turn to him to bring back peace.
Can an Renowned Institution Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, precarious finances and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it repair its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Severe Condition
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has long lacked an consistent medical remedy – until perhaps now.
A Ghost of Extremism in Modern Politics
A militant extremist and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his teachings shape the uppermost echelons of the state.
The British Gentleman With a Dishonest Side
With his brilliant mind and flawless credentials, it's understandable that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to get suspicious.
The Small Nation That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Center
An incredibly wealthy country has transformed into a key player on the world stage, attempting to broker peace in some of the most complex disputes. What are driving this unprecedented role?
An Close-Up Look at a President Preparing for Global Summitry
Deeply unpopular at home, the French leader thrives on the world stage, where he positions himself as the statesman best placed to manage a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for battle.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the child of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her companion, charged with killing their newborn baby?
The End of a Global Aid Agency: Far From Universal Regret
When actions were made to wind down a major US development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent betrayal was not unexpected.
A Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When details about a medical experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was immense anxiety. But the precise nature of the procedures is still somewhat shrouded.
The "Genius" of the Online Age
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days underground – and showered enormous sums of money to lucky contestants. But are these productions simply very savvy entertainment – or works of artistic genius?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's people is confronting the reality that their home may soon cease to exist. The urgent issue is: Where are they going to go?
A Heartbreaking Case of Youth Destitution
As I encountered Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then believed his situation could change for the better. I was devastatingly wrong.
The Global AI Competition and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he might hold the answers to who prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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