While we reflect on the previous year, a selection of outstanding feature-length pieces emerges. These pieces explore multifaceted subjects ranging from geopolitical machinations and historical discoveries to deeply human stories.
A Enigmatic Author and the Soul of a Nation
An author rose to fame in the 1990s with biting critiques on autocratic rule. While many of his writer contemporaries have faced suppression or fled the country, he still move vast numbers of books. This poses a pertinent question: Has he turned into an defender for the establishment?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Brutal Conflict
The story of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only way to escape prison was to join the regime forces. Following 14 long years, his history as one of Assad's fighters could now cost him his life.
A Bitter Argument Over Our Ancient Beginnings
The discovery of ancient remains in the Chadian desert in 2001 was hailed as fundamentally changing the history of our species. But, a faction was in agreement. The ensuing bitter scholarly debate has taken over the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The British Cult That Hid in the Open
One woman was only a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped expose the disturbing breadth of exploitation it had carried out.
The Leader's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
A great many followers hoped that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's dedication to human rights. Yet, the track record over the past year has been notably mixed.
Breaking a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary following a remorseful master criminal as she ensnares corrupt individuals with hidden cameras asks thorny questions: Is she truly reformed, and what are the filmmaker's true methods?
The Person Who Cleans the UK's Most Traumatic Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and restored – everything. In their darkest hours, individuals turn to him to bring back normalcy.
Will an Famous Museum Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, strained finances and the exposure of an internal thief, Britain's number one museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it restore its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an reliable treatment end – until potentially now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A militant fanatic and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideas influence the highest levels of government.
The British Gentleman With a Dishonest Secret
With his keen intellect and sterling reputation, it's little wonder that wealthy clients trusted him with their wealth. Then they began to become uneasy.
A Tiny State That Became the World's Mediation Center
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has transformed into a significant player on the international scene, working to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are driving this unprecedented role?
An Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for International Summitry
Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader enjoys the world arena, where he projects himself as the leader best placed to handle a certain former US president. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for the summit.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her companion, charged with killing their two-week-old infant?
An End of a Major Development Agency: Far From Universal Regret
When efforts were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was far from unforeseen.
A Shocking 1960s Experiment on South Asian Women
When details about a medical study in the sixties were revealed, there was immense shock. But the exact story of the events is still somewhat unclear.
A "Genius" of the Attention Economy
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and showered vast amounts of money to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or acts of artistic genius?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's population is confronting the reality that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The urgent issue is: Where are they going to relocate?
A Sorrowful Story of Childhood Homelessness
As I met Craig he was 13 and without a home. Even then believed his situation might change for the better. I was sadly wrong.
A International AI Competition and a Crucial Defection
In 2020, after living half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he might possess the secret to who prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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