As we consider the year gone by, a assortment of outstanding feature-length stories emerges. Such narratives explore multifaceted subjects including geopolitical machinations and historical revelations to profoundly personal journeys.
A Mysterious Novelist and the Soul of a Country
An author became known in the post-Soviet era with sharp commentaries on autocratic rule. Although numerous of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or fled the country, he continues to sell millions of copies. It raises a pressing question: Has he turned into an apologist for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his only way to escape prison was to join the government military. After fourteen long years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may now get him killed.
The Fierce Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The unearthing of ancient remains in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as fundamentally changing the narrative of our human race. However, a faction was convinced. The resulting intense argument has consumed the lives of researchers ever since.
The UK Sect That Operated in the Open
One woman was just a child when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the disturbing scale of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
The Statesman's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
Numerous voters expected that the former human rights lawyer would restore the the nation's dedication to human rights. However, the track record over the first year in office has been curiously inconsistent.
Breaking a Country's Self-Image
A documentary following a remorseful fraudster as she sets up corrupt clients with covert recording asks thorny queries: Is she truly reformed, and what are the filmmaker's own intentions?
The Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and cleaned – everything. In their darkest moments, people rely on him to restore normalcy.
Can an Renowned Institution Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, strained funding and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Is it possible to repair its reputation?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A 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 lacked an consistent medical solution – until perhaps now.
A Legacy of Extremism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast 35 years ago. Today, his teachings shape the uppermost echelons of the state.
The British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret
With his sharp mind and sterling credentials, it's understandable that wealthy clients entrusted him with their wealth. Until they began to get suspicious.
The Tiny State That Became the World's Mediation Hub
An astonishingly wealthy country has become a key force on the international scene, attempting to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are fueling this ambitious project?
A Inside View at a President Gearing Up for Global Battle
Deeply disliked at home, President Macron relishes the international stage, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to deal with a particular sitting American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the fray.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the child of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old baby?
An End of a Global Aid Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent aid agency, many around the world were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was not unforeseen.
A Shocking 1960s Experiment on South Asian Women
When information about a medical study in the sixties were revealed, there was immense shock. But the full nature of what happened is still partially unclear.
The "Mozart" of the Attention Economy
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and showered vast amounts of cash to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply very savvy entertainment – or works of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's people is confronting the reality that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The urgent question is: Where are they going to relocate?
One Sorrowful Case of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. Even then hoped his situation could change for the better. I was tragically mistaken.
A International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Move
In 2020, after spending decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Now, he could possess the answers to who prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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