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Upon consider the previous year, a assortment of remarkable feature-length pieces stands out. These accounts probe complex subjects including political machinations and historical revelations to deeply human sagas.

The Puzzling Author and the Moral Fabric of a Country

An author gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with sharp critiques on power. While many of his literary contemporaries have encountered censorship or fled the country, he still move vast numbers of copies. This poses a pressing query: Has the author become an defender for the regime?

Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Conflict

The story of a young man, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his only way to escape incarceration was to enlist in the government military. Following 14 long years, his past as one of Assad's soldiers could still put him in mortal danger.

The Acrimonious Feud Over Our Earliest Origins

The finding of fossilised bones in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was heralded as fundamentally rewriting the history of our species. However, not everyone was convinced. The subsequent intense argument has dominated the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.

The British Religious Group That Operated in the Open

One woman was only a child when her household became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped expose the disturbing scale of abuse it had perpetrated.

A Statesman's Unexpected Stance on International Law

Numerous voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's dedication to international law. But, the track record over the past year has been curiously inconsistent.

Challenging a Country's Self-Image

A film following a repentant fraudster as she sets up unscrupulous clients with covert recording raises thorny queries: Is she genuinely changed, and is the director's own intentions?

A Person Who Cleans the UK's Darkest Scenes

From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their stickiest hours, families rely on him to bring back normalcy.

Can an Renowned Institution Weather an "Perfect Storm"?

Plagued by colonial controversy, strained finances and the discovery of an internal thief, Britain's leading cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to restore its legacy?

Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Torture of Extreme Pregnancy

Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries lacked an consistent medical solution – up until potentially now.

A Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Government

A violent extremist and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his teachings permeate the highest echelons of government.

The English Gentleman With a Dishonest Side

With his brilliant intellect and sterling credentials, it's understandable that high-net-worth individuals trusted him with their wealth. Then they started to get suspicious.

The Tiny Nation That Became the World's Diplomatic Hub

An incredibly wealthy country has risen as a major force on the international scene, working to broker peace in some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are fueling this ambitious endeavor?

A Inside Look at a President Preparing for International Battle

Deeply disliked at home, President Macron thrives on the world arena, where he positions himself as the statesman most equipped to handle a particular sitting US president. Seven years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he readied himself for the summit.

Inside the Trial of a Tragic Story

How did the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with killing their two-week-old baby?

An End of a Major Aid Organization: Not Universal Mourning

When actions were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the world were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was far from unforeseen.

The Unethical Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Women

When details about a medical study in the sixties came to light, there was immense anxiety. But the full nature of the procedures is still partially unclear.

The "Master" of the Attention Age

He's spent a full day in slime, 48 hours underground – and given away enormous amounts of cash to lucky contestants. But are these videos simply very savvy entertainment – or acts of artistic genius?

Existence in a Country Threatened by the Rising Ocean

With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is confronting the prospect that their home may in the near future cease to exist. The pressing question is: Where are they going to relocate?

One Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Destitution

As I encountered a young boy he was 13 and homeless. I still believed his life could change for the better. That hope was devastatingly mistaken.

A Global AI Competition and a Pivotal Move

In the recent past, after spending half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he may possess the key to which nation prevails in the global AI race.

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