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Upon consider the year gone by, a selection of outstanding feature-length pieces emerges. These accounts delve into complex topics ranging from political machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly personal stories.

The Mysterious Novelist and the Soul of a Country

Victor Pelevin became known in the 1990s with biting critiques on power. While numerous of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the country, he still sell vast numbers of copies. This prompts a pressing question: Has the author become an defender for the regime?

Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Civil War

The account of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his only way to escape prison was to join the regime military. Following 14 long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters could now cost him his life.

A Fierce Argument Over Humanity's Ancient Origins

The finding of ancient remains in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was hailed as completely changing the narrative of our human race. But, some scholars was in agreement. The ensuing heated scholarly debate has dominated the careers of scholars ever since.

The UK Cult That Hid in Plain Sight

Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped reveal the shocking scale of exploitation it had carried out.

A Prime Minister's Puzzling Record on Human Rights

Numerous supporters expected that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's commitment to human rights. However, the track record over the past year has been notably mixed.

Shattering a Nation's Identity

A documentary following a repentant master criminal as she sets up corrupt individuals with hidden cameras asks thorny queries: Is she truly a new person, and is the director's own methods?

The Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Traumatic Stains

From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their stickiest moments, people turn to him to restore peace.

Can an Iconic Institution Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?

Beset by restitution claims, precarious funding and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's number one cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its standing?

More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Agony of Severe Condition

Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries been without an effective medical remedy – up until possibly now.

A Spectre of Extremism in Contemporary Politics

A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his teachings permeate the highest echelons of the state.

The British Gentleman With a Crooked Secret

With his brilliant intellect and impeccable background, it's little wonder that wealthy clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to get uneasy.

A Small State That Became the Global Diplomatic Hub

An astonishingly rich Gulf state has risen as a significant force on the international scene, attempting to solve some of the most long-standing disputes. What are behind this unprecedented endeavor?

A Inside Look at a Leader Gearing Up for International Battle

Extremely unpopular at domestically, President Macron relishes the international stage, where he positions himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a particular sitting American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a writer joined him as he prepared for the summit.

Inside the Trial of a Tragic Story

What led to the child of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, charged with the death of their newborn infant?

An Dismantling of a Major Development Agency: Not Widespread Mourning

When efforts were made to wind down a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was far from unforeseen.

The Disturbing Mid-Century Study on Indian Women

When information about a scientific study in the sixties were revealed, there was immense anxiety. But the exact story of the events is still somewhat contested.

A "Mozart" of the Online Age

He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and distributed vast amounts of cash to lucky contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or acts of avant garde brilliance?

Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas

With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is facing the possibility that their homeland may in the near future become uninhabitable. The critical issue is: To where are they supposed to go?

A Tragic Case of Youth Destitution

When I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. I still thought his life could change for the better. I was sadly wrong.

The Global AI Competition and a Crucial Defection

In the recent past, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Now, he might possess the answers to which nation wins the global AI race.

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