Upon look back on the year gone by, a assortment of exceptional feature-length stories emerges. Such pieces delve into multifaceted topics from political machinations and scientific discoveries to profoundly personal journeys.
A Mysterious Novelist and the Conscience of a Nation
An author gained prominence in the nineties with scathing satires on authoritarianism. While numerous of his writer contemporaries have faced suppression or fled the nation, he still move millions of copies. It raises a pressing query: Has he turned into an defender for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his sole way out of incarceration was to join the regime forces. After fourteen long years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may still 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 heralded as completely rewriting the story of our species. However, some scholars was convinced. The subsequent bitter scholarly debate has dominated the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the disturbing breadth of abuse it had carried out.
A Prime Minister's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
A great many supporters expected that the prime minister would restore the UK's dedication to international law. Yet, the record over the past year has been curiously ambiguous.
Shattering a Nation's Identity
A documentary following a repentant fraudster as she records corrupt clients with hidden cameras poses complex questions: Is she truly a new person, and is the director's own motives?
A Man Who Remediates Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and restored – it all. In their darkest moments, individuals depend on him to bring back peace.
Can an Renowned Museum Survive an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by restitution claims, precarious funding and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's premier museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it repair its reputation?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Torture of Severe Condition
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an consistent medical solution – up until perhaps now.
The Spectre of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A militant extremist and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his teachings shape the uppermost echelons of the state.
An English Professional With a Fraudulent Secret
With his brilliant mind and flawless background, it's no surprise that affluent clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to get suspicious.
The Small Nation That Became the Global Mediation Capital
An incredibly rich country has become a major actor on the international scene, attempting to broker peace in some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are behind this ambitious project?
An Close-Up View at a Leader Preparing for International Battle
Deeply unpopular at home, the French leader relishes the international stage, where he presents himself as the leader uniquely positioned to manage a particular former American leader. 7 years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he prepared for battle.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their newborn infant?
An Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Not Universal Regret
When actions were made to wind down a major US development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.
A Disturbing 1960s Experiment on Indian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s became public, there was widespread anxiety. But the full truth of the procedures is still partially contested.
A "Master" of the Online Economy
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and distributed enormous amounts of money to selected participants. But are these videos simply very savvy entertainment – or acts of daring brilliance?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's population is confronting the reality that their homeland may soon be submerged. The urgent question is: To where are they going to relocate?
One Sorrowful Story of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still hoped his situation might improve. I was tragically misplaced.
A Global AI Competition and a Key Move
In 2020, after living half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he could hold the secret to which nation wins the global technological rivalry.
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