Upon consider the past year, a assortment of exceptional feature-length stories stands out. These narratives probe complex subjects ranging from geopolitical intrigue and historical discoveries to profoundly human stories.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Soul of a Nation
An author rose to fame in the nineties with biting commentaries on authoritarianism. While many of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or left the country, he still move millions of books. This poses a pertinent question: Has he evolved into an defender for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The account 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 history as one of Assad's fighters might now get him killed.
The Bitter Feud Over Our Ancient Origins
The finding of ancient bones in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was heralded as fundamentally re-writing the history of our species. Yet, a faction was in agreement. The subsequent bitter argument has dominated the careers of scholars ever since.
The British Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was only a young girl when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the shocking extent of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
A Statesman's Puzzling Stance on International Law
A great many followers anticipated that the prime minister would renew the UK's commitment to human rights. However, the performance over the past year has been strikingly ambiguous.
Shattering a Country's Self-Image
A film featuring a repentant fraudster as she records corrupt clients with hidden cameras raises complex queries: Is this person truly reformed, and what are the director's true intentions?
The Person Who Remediates the UK's Darkest Stains
From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and restored – everything. In their stickiest moments, people depend on him to bring back order.
Can an Famous Museum Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by restitution claims, difficult funding and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's number one cultural institution is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it restore its reputation?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony 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 reliable treatment remedy – up until potentially now.
The Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A militant extremist and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast 35 years ago. Today, his ideology shape the highest levels of government.
The British Professional With a Dishonest Secret
With his keen intellect and impeccable background, it's understandable that affluent clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to get uneasy.
A Small State That Became the Global Diplomatic Capital
An incredibly wealthy country has transformed into a significant actor on the world stage, striving to broker peace in some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are fueling this unprecedented role?
A Close-Up View at a Leader Preparing for International Battle
Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader enjoys the world stage, where he positions himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to deal with a certain sitting American leader. Seven years after their last encounter, a writer joined him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Story
How did the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with killing their two-week-old infant?
The End of a Global Aid Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to wind down a major US development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was not unexpected.
The Shocking 1960s Study on Indian Mothers
When information about a medical experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread shock. But the precise nature of the events is still somewhat shrouded.
The "Mozart" of the Attention Economy
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and showered enormous sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever clickbait – or acts of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is facing the possibility that their islands may soon cease to exist. The pressing issue is: Where are they going to go?
One Sorrowful Case of Childhood Destitution
As I encountered Craig he was 13 and homeless. Even then thought his life could improve. That hope was devastatingly misplaced.
A Global AI Race and a Pivotal Defection
In the recent past, after spending decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he could hold the key to who prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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