While we look back on the year gone by, a curated list of remarkable feature-length pieces shines. Such narratives probe complex subjects ranging from geopolitical intrigue and scientific discoveries to deeply personal journeys.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Conscience of a Country
An author became known in the nineties with biting critiques on authoritarianism. Although many of his writer contemporaries have faced censorship or left the nation, he continues to sell vast numbers of books. This prompts a key query: Has the author evolved into an defender for the establishment?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The story of Mustafa, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his sole path to escape incarceration was to join the government military. Following 14 years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could still get him killed.
The Fierce Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of fossilised bones in the Chadian sands in 2001 was heralded as fundamentally changing the history of our human race. But, not everyone was in agreement. The ensuing intense scholarly debate has taken over the careers of researchers ever since.
A British Sect That Hid in the Open
One woman was just a young girl when her family became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the shocking scale of abuse it had carried out.
The Prime Minister's Curious Record on International Law
A great many followers hoped that the prime minister would renew the UK's commitment to human rights. Yet, the performance over the first year in office has been curiously inconsistent.
Shattering a Country's Identity
A film tracking a repentant fraudster as she ensnares unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras raises difficult questions: Is this person genuinely changed, and is the director's true methods?
A Man Who Remediates Britain's Darkest Stains
From murder scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has seen – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging hours, people rely on him to restore peace.
Can an Renowned Museum Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, strained finances and the exposure of an internal thief, Britain's leading museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it repair its standing?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Agony of Extreme Condition
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries lacked an effective medical remedy – until perhaps now.
A Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideology permeate the highest levels of the state.
The British Gentleman With a Crooked Secret
With his sharp intellect and flawless background, it's understandable that wealthy clients entrusted him with their assets. Then they started to get suspicious.
A Tiny State That Became the World's Mediation Hub
An extremely rich country has risen as a significant actor on the international scene, striving to mediate some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are fueling this unprecedented role?
An Inside View at a Leader Preparing for International Battle
Extremely disliked at home, President Macron thrives on the international stage, where he presents himself as the leader best placed to deal with a particular sitting American leader. 7 years after their last encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.
During the Trial of a Tragic Story
What led to the child of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their newborn baby?
The End of a Major Development Organization: Not Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was far from unexpected.
The Unethical 1960s Experiment on South Asian Women
When information about a scientific study in the sixties became public, there was widespread anxiety. But the precise truth of the procedures is still somewhat unclear.
A "Master" of the Online Age
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days underground – and showered huge amounts of money to selected participants. But are these videos simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or acts of daring brilliance?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Rising Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is grappling with the possibility that their islands may in the near future cease to exist. The urgent issue is: Where are they going to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Story of Youth Homelessness
As I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then hoped his life could improve. I was tragically mistaken.
A Global AI Competition and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Today, he may hold the answers to which nation prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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