While we look back on the previous year, a curated list of remarkable feature-length pieces emerges. Such narratives probe intricate topics including geopolitical machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly human journeys.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Soul of a Country
Victor Pelevin became known in the nineties with biting commentaries on autocratic rule. Whereas many of his literary peers have encountered suppression or left the country, he still move millions of books. It raises a pertinent query: Has he evolved into an supporter for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The account of a young man, who at 18 was told that his only path out of incarceration was to join the regime military. After fourteen years, his history as one of Assad's fighters could now put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as completely changing the history of our human race. But, a faction was convinced. The ensuing bitter argument has taken over the careers of scholars ever since.
A British Sect That Operated in the Open
One woman was just a young girl when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped uncover the appalling extent of abuse it had committed.
The Leader's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
Numerous followers anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to human rights. Yet, the track record over the first year in office has been curiously inconsistent.
Challenging a Nation's Myth
A film featuring a remorseful master criminal as she records corrupt clients with hidden cameras poses complex queries: Is this person really reformed, and is the filmmaker's own methods?
The Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Darkest Stains
From crime scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and cleaned – everything. In their stickiest moments, individuals depend on him to bring back order.
Can an Iconic Museum Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, difficult finances and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's premier museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Severe Pregnancy
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long lacked an effective treatment end – up until possibly now.
A Ghost of Extremism in Modern Government
A militant fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideology influence the very highest levels of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret
With his keen intellect and sterling reputation, it's understandable that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to get suspicious.
A Small Nation That Became the World's Mediation Capital
An astonishingly rich country has become a significant player on the international scene, working to broker peace in some of the most long-standing disputes. Which factors are driving this ambitious project?
A Inside Look at a President Preparing for Global Summitry
Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader enjoys the international stage, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to handle a certain former US president. 7 years after their last encounter, a writer joined him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Story
How did the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Global Aid Organization: Not Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to wind down a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent disappointment was not unforeseen.
The Disturbing 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a scientific study in the 1960s became public, there was widespread shock. But the precise truth of the procedures is still somewhat unclear.
A "Genius" of the Online Age
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and showered huge sums of cash to selected participants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's population is confronting the reality that their islands may in the near future become uninhabitable. The critical question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
A Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Destitution
As I met a young boy he was 13 and homeless. I still hoped his life might turn around. That hope was devastatingly mistaken.
A International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he could possess the key to which nation wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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