Upon look back on the previous year, a curated list of remarkable feature-length pieces emerges. Such pieces delve into multifaceted subjects including political machinations and historical revelations to deeply personal journeys.
A Mysterious Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
An author rose to fame in the 1990s with biting commentaries on power. Whereas many of his literary contemporaries have faced censorship or left the country, he continues to sell vast numbers of books. This poses a key query: Has he turned into an supporter for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole way out of prison was to join the regime military. After 14 long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may still cost him his life.
A Fierce Dispute Over Our Ancient Origins
The unearthing of ancient remains in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was hailed as fundamentally rewriting the story of our species. However, not everyone was convinced. The subsequent intense controversy has consumed the careers of researchers ever since.
The UK Cult That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was only a child when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she helped expose the appalling breadth of mistreatment it had committed.
A Leader's Curious Stance on Human Rights
Many voters expected that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the UK's commitment to human rights. However, the performance over the past year has been curiously inconsistent.
Shattering a Nation's Identity
A documentary featuring a remorseful master criminal as she sets up corrupt clients with covert recording poses thorny queries: Is this person truly changed, and what are the director's own motives?
A Man Who Cleans the UK's Most Difficult Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and cleaned – everything. In their stickiest moments, people depend on him to restore order.
Will an Famous Museum Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Beset by colonial controversy, precarious finances and the discovery of an internal thief, Britain's premier cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to salvage its legacy?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Severe Condition
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries lacked an consistent treatment remedy – up until potentially now.
A Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A militant extremist and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideas shape the uppermost levels of the state.
The British Gentleman With a Crooked Secret
With his keen mind and flawless reputation, it's understandable that wealthy clients trusted him with their assets. Then they started to get uneasy.
The Tiny State That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Center
An extremely rich Gulf state has transformed into a key force on the world stage, attempting to solve some of the most long-standing disputes. What are fueling this unprecedented endeavor?
An Close-Up Look at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply disliked at home, President Macron thrives on the world arena, where he presents himself as the leader most equipped to deal with a certain former American leader. Seven years after their previous encounter, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for battle.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the child of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old baby?
The Dismantling of a Global Development Agency: Far From Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.
The Shocking 1960s Experiment on Indian Women
When details about a medical study in the 1960s became public, there was immense anxiety. But the precise story of what happened remains somewhat shrouded.
A "Mozart" of the Attention Economy
He's endured 24 hours in slime, two days buried alive – and showered enormous sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply very clever entertainment – or works of artistic genius?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is confronting the reality that their home may soon cease to exist. The pressing question is: Where are they supposed to go?
One Tragic Story of Childhood Homelessness
When I met Craig he was 13 and homeless. Even then hoped his situation might change for the better. That hope was devastatingly mistaken.
A International AI Race and a Key Move
In the recent past, after spending decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he might possess the secret to which nation wins the worldwide AI race.
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