While we look back on the previous year, a curated list of remarkable feature-length pieces stands out. Such pieces probe multifaceted topics from geopolitical machinations and historical revelations to profoundly human stories.
A Enigmatic Writer and the Conscience of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist became known in the post-Soviet era with scathing commentaries on authoritarianism. While many of his literary contemporaries have encountered censorship or left the nation, he continues to sell vast numbers of copies. It prompts a pertinent question: Has he become an apologist for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The account of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his only path to escape prison was to join the regime military. After 14 long years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could now get him killed.
The Fierce Feud Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The finding of fossilised bones in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as radically rewriting the narrative of our species. But, some scholars was in agreement. The ensuing bitter scholarly debate has consumed the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Hid in the Open
One woman was just a young girl when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she helped uncover the appalling extent of abuse it had committed.
The Leader's Unexpected Record on International Law
A great many supporters hoped that the prime minister would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to international law. But, the track record over the first year in office has been curiously mixed.
Shattering a Country's Myth
A film featuring a repentant con artist as she sets up unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras raises thorny questions: Is this person really a new person, and is the director's true methods?
The Person Who Cleans Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From murder scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has seen – and cleaned – everything. In their most challenging hours, people rely on him to restore order.
Will an Famous Museum Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by restitution claims, precarious finances and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's number one cultural institution is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it restore its standing?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Severe Pregnancy
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries lacked an reliable medical remedy – until possibly now.
A Spectre of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A violent fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideas influence the uppermost levels of government.
An British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his brilliant intellect and flawless background, it's no surprise that wealthy individuals trusted him with their wealth. Then they started to get wary.
The Small Nation That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Capital
An incredibly rich Gulf state has risen as a major actor on the world stage, attempting to broker peace in some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are behind this ambitious project?
An Inside Look at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle
Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron thrives on the world stage, where he positions himself as the leader most equipped to deal with a particular former American leader. 7 years after their previous meeting, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with killing their two-week-old infant?
An End of a Major Aid Organization: Not Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest disappointment was far from unexpected.
The Unethical 1960s Study on South Asian Women
When information about a scientific study in the sixties were revealed, there was immense anxiety. But the exact nature of what happened remains somewhat shrouded.
The "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's endured 24 hours in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and showered enormous sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or acts of daring genius?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is confronting the prospect that their home may soon cease to exist. The critical question is: To where are they going to go?
A Heartbreaking Story of Youth Destitution
When I met a young boy he was 13 and homeless. Even then hoped his situation could change for the better. I was devastatingly wrong.
The Global AI Race and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he might hold the secret to which nation wins the worldwide AI race.
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