Upon consider the past year, a curated list of remarkable feature-length stories emerges. These accounts delve into complex subjects ranging from political machinations and historical discoveries to profoundly human stories.
A Puzzling Writer and the Soul of a Country
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with biting commentaries on autocratic rule. While numerous of his writer peers have faced censorship or fled the country, he still sell millions of copies. It raises a key query: Has he evolved into an supporter for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Devastating Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his only path to escape incarceration was to enlist in the government military. Following fourteen years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could now put him in mortal danger.
A Bitter Dispute Over Our Earliest Origins
The discovery of fossilised bones in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as radically rewriting the narrative of our human race. Yet, some scholars was convinced. The ensuing bitter scholarly debate has dominated the lives of researchers ever since.
A British Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was only a young girl when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she helped expose the shocking extent of exploitation it had carried out.
The Leader's Puzzling Record on International Law
Numerous voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's dedication to international law. But, the performance over the first year in office has been curiously mixed.
Shattering a Nation's Identity
A documentary featuring a remorseful con artist as she sets up corrupt clients with hidden cameras raises thorny queries: Is this person truly a new person, and what are the filmmaker's own intentions?
The Man Who Cleans the UK's Darkest Stains
From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and dealt with – it all. In their stickiest times, families rely on him to bring back normalcy.
Can an Renowned Museum Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by restitution claims, strained funding and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's premier museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it salvage its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Severe Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has long been without an reliable treatment end – until possibly now.
A Legacy of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political pariah 35 years ago. Now, his teachings permeate the highest levels of government.
An British Gentleman With a Dishonest Side
With his sharp intellect and flawless reputation, it's understandable that wealthy clients trusted him with their wealth. Then they started to get wary.
A Small State That Became the World's Mediation Hub
An extremely wealthy country has become a key actor on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are driving this ambitious project?
A Close-Up View at a President Preparing for International Battle
Extremely disliked at domestically, the French leader relishes the world stage, where he positions himself as the statesman best placed to handle a certain former American leader. 7 years after their previous meeting, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their newborn infant?
The Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was far from unforeseen.
The Unethical 1960s Study on South Asian Women
When information about a scientific experiment in the sixties became public, there was widespread anxiety. But the exact nature of the events remains partially contested.
The "Mozart" of the Online Age
He's endured 24 hours in slime, 48 hours underground – and showered enormous amounts of money to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever entertainment – or works of artistic genius?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is facing the reality that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The critical question is: To where are they supposed to go?
A Sorrowful Story of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered a young boy he was 13 and homeless. Even then thought his life could turn around. That hope was tragically wrong.
The Global AI Race and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he could possess the answers to who wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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