While we reflect on the past year, a selection of exceptional feature-length pieces shines. Such narratives probe intricate themes including geopolitical machinations and scientific discoveries to deeply human stories.
A Mysterious Writer and the Conscience of a Country
An author rose to fame in the nineties with scathing commentaries on authoritarianism. While many of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or fled the nation, he continues to move vast numbers of books. It prompts a key question: Has he become an supporter for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole route to escape prison was to join the regime military. After fourteen long years, his past as one of Assad's soldiers may now cost him his life.
The Bitter Feud Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was proclaimed as radically changing the story of our species. However, some scholars was persuaded. The resulting intense controversy has taken over the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The British Cult That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she helped expose the appalling breadth of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
A Prime Minister's Curious Record on Human Rights
A great many voters expected that the former human rights lawyer would restore the the nation's dedication to international law. However, the performance over the first year in office has been strikingly ambiguous.
Challenging a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary tracking a repentant con artist as she ensnares unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras poses difficult questions: Is this person truly changed, and what are the filmmaker's own intentions?
The Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From crime scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and restored – everything. In their darkest moments, individuals turn to him to bring back peace.
Will an Renowned Museum Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by debates over its collection, strained funding and the revelation of an insider theft, the UK's leading museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Severe Condition
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has long been without an effective treatment solution – until possibly now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A militant extremist and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideas permeate the highest levels of the state.
An English Professional With a Fraudulent Side
With his brilliant mind and impeccable background, it's no surprise that high-net-worth individuals trusted him with their assets. Until they started to become wary.
The Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Mediation Center
An extremely wealthy country has become a key player on the world stage, striving to mediate some of the most complex disputes. What are driving this ambitious endeavor?
An Inside Look at a Leader Preparing for Global Battle
Extremely unpopular at domestically, the French leader relishes the international arena, where he positions himself as the statesman best placed to manage a particular former American leader. 7 years after their last encounter, a writer joined him as he readied himself for battle.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with killing their newborn infant?
The Dismantling of a Major Development Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was not unexpected.
The Shocking Mid-Century Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s became public, there was widespread outrage. But the full story of what happened remains partially unclear.
A "Genius" of the Online Economy
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and distributed huge amounts of cash to lucky contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever entertainment – or works of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is grappling with the prospect that their home may soon be submerged. The pressing question is: To where are they going to relocate?
One Sorrowful Story of Youth Homelessness
When I encountered a young boy he was 13 and homeless. Even then believed his life could change for the better. I was devastatingly misplaced.
The International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after living half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he might possess the key to which nation wins the global technological rivalry.
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