Upon consider the year gone by, a selection of outstanding feature-length stories emerges. These narratives delve into multifaceted topics including political intrigue and scientific discoveries to deeply personal journeys.
The Enigmatic Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
An author gained prominence in the nineties with biting critiques on power. Whereas many of his writer peers have faced suppression or left the nation, he still sell millions of copies. It prompts a pertinent question: Has the author evolved into an apologist for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The story of a young man, who at 18 was told that his sole path to escape incarceration was to join the regime military. After fourteen long years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters may now cost him his life.
The Bitter Argument Over Our Ancient Origins
The finding of ancient bones in the Chadian sands in 2001 was hailed as completely changing the history of our species. Yet, not everyone was in agreement. The resulting bitter controversy has consumed the lives of scholars ever since.
The British Sect That Operated in the Open
One woman was just a young girl when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the disturbing breadth of mistreatment it had carried out.
A Leader's Curious Stance on International Law
Many supporters expected that the former human rights lawyer would restore the the nation's commitment to international law. Yet, the track record over the first year in office has been strikingly inconsistent.
Challenging a Country's Identity
A documentary following a remorseful master criminal as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras asks thorny queries: Is this person genuinely reformed, and what are the filmmaker's true methods?
The Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Difficult Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and restored – everything. In their stickiest times, families turn to him to bring back order.
Will an Iconic Institution Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by restitution claims, precarious funding and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's leading cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Is it possible to repair its legacy?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Torture of Severe Condition
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries been without an consistent medical end – up until potentially now.
The Legacy of Extremism in Modern Politics
A militant extremist and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a political pariah 35 years ago. Today, his teachings shape the very highest echelons of the state.
The English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his keen mind and sterling reputation, it's no surprise that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Until they started to get wary.
The Small Nation That Became the Global Mediation Center
An incredibly rich country has transformed into a major actor on the world stage, attempting to broker peace in some of the most complex conflicts. Which factors are fueling this ambitious endeavor?
A Inside Look at a President Gearing Up for Global Battle
Extremely unpopular at domestically, President Macron thrives on the international arena, where he projects himself as the leader most equipped to manage a certain former American leader. Seven years after their last encounter, a writer joined him as he prepared for battle.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the child of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with killing their two-week-old baby?
The End of a Major Development Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest letdown was far from unexpected.
A Disturbing 1960s Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When information about a medical experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was immense outrage. But the full story of what happened is still partially contested.
A "Mozart" of the Attention Age
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days underground – and distributed huge sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply very clever clickbait – or acts of artistic brilliance?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's population is grappling with the reality that their islands may soon cease to exist. The pressing question is: To where are they going to go?
A Heartbreaking Case of Youth Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was thirteen and without a home. I still hoped his life could turn around. That hope was devastatingly mistaken.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Defection
In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he could possess the key to which nation wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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