While we reflect on the past year, a selection of remarkable feature-length stories stands out. Such accounts probe intricate topics ranging from political machinations and historical revelations to profoundly human sagas.
A Enigmatic Novelist and the Soul of a Country
An author gained prominence in the nineties with biting satires on autocratic rule. While numerous of his writer peers have encountered censorship or fled the nation, he continues to sell vast numbers of books. It poses a pressing query: Has the author turned into an supporter for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his only way out of prison was to join the regime forces. After fourteen long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters could now get him killed.
The Bitter Feud Over Our Earliest Origins
The finding of ancient remains in the Djurab sands in 2001 was hailed as completely changing the history of our human race. But, not everyone was convinced. The ensuing heated argument has consumed the lives of scholars ever since.
A UK Cult That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was just a young girl when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the shocking extent of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
The Prime Minister's Curious Stance on Human Rights
Numerous followers expected that the former human rights lawyer would renew the Britain's commitment to human rights. But, the performance over the past year has been curiously ambiguous.
Shattering a Nation's Myth
A documentary featuring a remorseful master criminal as she sets up unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras poses difficult queries: Is she truly reformed, and what are the filmmaker's true intentions?
A Man Who Remediates Britain's Darkest Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and restored – everything. In their stickiest hours, people turn to him to restore order.
Will an Iconic Museum Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by restitution claims, difficult funding and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's number one museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it restore its legacy?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Severe Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an consistent medical remedy – up until potentially now.
A Spectre of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A militant fanatic and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his teachings shape the very highest echelons of the state.
The British Professional With a Dishonest Side
With his sharp mind and flawless credentials, it's little wonder that wealthy clients entrusted him with their wealth. Until they began to get wary.
A Tiny Nation That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Hub
An incredibly rich Gulf state has risen as a key player on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most long-standing conflicts. Which factors are fueling this unprecedented endeavor?
A Inside Look at a President Preparing for Global Battle
Deeply disliked at home, President Macron thrives on the world arena, where he projects himself as the leader uniquely positioned to manage a certain sitting US president. Seven years after their previous meeting, a writer joined him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old baby?
The Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Far From Widespread Regret
When actions were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the world were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest letdown was far from unexpected.
The Unethical Mid-Century Experiment on Indian 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 partially unclear.
A "Master" of the Attention Age
He's spent 24 hours in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and given away enormous sums of money to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever entertainment – or works of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is facing the reality that their islands may soon cease to exist. The critical question is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Case of Youth Destitution
When I met Craig he was 13 and homeless. I still hoped his situation could change for the better. That hope was tragically misplaced.
The Global AI Competition and a Crucial Defection
In 2020, after spending half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Today, he could hold the answers to which nation wins the global technological rivalry.
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