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Upon reflect on the year gone by, a selection of remarkable feature-length pieces stands out. These pieces probe multifaceted subjects including political intrigue and historical revelations to profoundly human stories.

The Enigmatic Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Country

Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with sharp satires on power. Whereas several of his writer contemporaries have faced suppression or left the country, he continues to move millions of books. This poses a pressing question: Has the author become an defender for the regime?

Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Civil War

The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole route to escape incarceration was to join the government forces. Following fourteen years, his history as one of Assad's fighters could still get him killed.

The Bitter Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Origins

The discovery of fossilised bones in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was hailed as fundamentally rewriting the narrative of our human race. Yet, some scholars was convinced. The subsequent heated controversy has consumed the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.

The UK Cult That Operated in Plain Sight

One woman was just a young girl when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the shocking breadth of abuse it had committed.

A Prime Minister's Curious Stance on International Law

Many voters expected that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the UK's dedication to human rights. But, the record over the first year in office has been notably ambiguous.

Breaking a Nation's Myth

A film following a repentant con artist as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with covert recording poses complex queries: Is this person really changed, and is the filmmaker's true motives?

The Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Darkest Stains

From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has seen – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging hours, families depend on him to bring back peace.

Will an Famous Museum Survive an "Perfect Storm"?

Plagued by colonial controversy, difficult funding and the exposure of an internal thief, the UK's premier museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its standing?

More Than "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Extreme Pregnancy

Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an reliable treatment remedy – up until perhaps now.

A Ghost of Extremism in Modern Politics

A violent fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. Today, his ideology influence the very highest levels of the state.

The English Professional With a Crooked Secret

With his keen intellect and flawless reputation, it's understandable that affluent individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to get wary.

The Small State That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Center

An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a significant force on the international scene, working to solve some of the most complex conflicts. Which factors are behind this ambitious role?

An Inside Look at a President Preparing for International Battle

Deeply disliked at domestically, President Macron thrives on the world stage, where he presents himself as the leader best placed to deal with a particular former American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the fray.

During the Court Case of a Tragic Case

What led to the child of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old baby?

An End of a Global Aid Organization: Not Universal Regret

When efforts were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was not unexpected.

The Unethical Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Women

When information about a scientific experiment in the sixties became public, there was widespread outrage. But the precise story of the events remains partially shrouded.

A "Master" of the Attention Economy

He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and distributed huge sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or acts of daring brilliance?

Life in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Ocean

With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is facing the prospect that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The critical question is: Where are they supposed to go?

One Sorrowful Case of Childhood Homelessness

As I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. Even then thought his life might turn around. I was sadly mistaken.

The Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Defection

In 2020, after living half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he might possess the key to who wins the worldwide technological rivalry.

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