Upon consider the year gone by, a selection of remarkable feature-length pieces stands out. These narratives delve into multifaceted subjects ranging from political machinations and scientific revelations to deeply human sagas.
A Enigmatic Author and the Conscience of a Country
An author gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with biting satires on autocratic rule. Although many of his literary contemporaries have encountered censorship or left the nation, he continues to sell vast numbers of copies. It raises a key question: Has he turned into an supporter for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Devastating Conflict
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his sole way out of incarceration was to enlist in the government military. Following 14 years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers may still cost him his life.
A Acrimonious Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in 2001 was proclaimed as fundamentally re-writing the story of our species. Yet, a faction was in agreement. The subsequent bitter controversy has taken over the lives of scholars ever since.
The UK Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her household joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in reveal the disturbing extent of exploitation it had carried out.
A Prime Minister's Unexpected Stance on International Law
Many followers expected that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's dedication to international law. Yet, the track record over the past year has been notably ambiguous.
Challenging a Country's Identity
A documentary tracking a repentant master criminal as she sets up unscrupulous clients with covert recording raises thorny questions: Is this person truly reformed, and what are the director's true intentions?
The Person Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Difficult Stains
From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging hours, people depend on him to bring back peace.
Can an Iconic Institution Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, difficult funding and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's number one museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Torture of Extreme Condition
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries lacked an consistent treatment remedy – up until possibly now.
A Legacy of Extremism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideas shape the highest levels of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Dishonest Side
With his sharp mind and impeccable reputation, it's no surprise that affluent clients trusted him with their wealth. Until they started to become wary.
The Tiny State That Emerged as the Global Mediation Capital
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has become a major player on the world stage, striving to broker peace in some of the most long-standing disputes. What are fueling this unprecedented role?
A Inside View at a Leader Preparing for International Summitry
Deeply disliked at home, President Macron enjoys the world arena, where he presents himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to deal with a certain former American leader. 7 years after their previous meeting, a writer joined him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Story
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?
The Dismantling of a Global Aid Agency: Far From Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was not unforeseen.
The Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread anxiety. But the full story of what happened is still partially contested.
A "Master" of the Attention Economy
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed enormous sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply very clever entertainment – or works of daring genius?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's population is grappling with the reality that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The critical question is: Where are they going to relocate?
One Sorrowful Story of Youth Destitution
As I met a young boy he was 13 and without a home. I still thought his situation might turn around. I was tragically misplaced.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Defection
In 2020, after living decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he may hold the answers to which nation wins the worldwide AI race.
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