While we consider the past year, a curated list of remarkable feature-length stories shines. Such pieces explore multifaceted themes from political intrigue and historical revelations to profoundly human journeys.
A Mysterious Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with sharp satires on authoritarianism. Although numerous of his literary peers have faced suppression or left the nation, he still sell millions of books. It raises a pertinent query: Has the author become an defender for the regime?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his sole path out of prison was to join the government military. After 14 long years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could now cost him his life.
The Fierce Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The finding of fossilised bones in the Chadian desert in 2001 was heralded as completely changing the story of our species. However, some scholars was in agreement. The resulting intense scholarly debate has taken over the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The British Cult That Hid in the Open
One woman was just a young girl when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in uncover the disturbing extent of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
The Prime Minister's Curious Record on International Law
Numerous voters hoped that the prime minister would renew the the nation's commitment to human rights. Yet, the performance over the first year in office has been notably mixed.
Breaking a Nation's Myth
A documentary following a repentant con artist as she records corrupt clients with hidden cameras raises thorny queries: Is she really a new person, and what are the filmmaker's true methods?
The Person Who Remediates Britain's Darkest Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and cleaned – everything. In their most challenging hours, families turn to him to restore normalcy.
Will an Famous Museum Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by restitution claims, difficult funding and the exposure of an internal thief, Britain's leading museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it repair its standing?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Agony of Severe Pregnancy
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has long been without an reliable medical end – until perhaps now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A militant fanatic and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideology influence the highest echelons of government.
An English Professional With a Fraudulent Side
With his brilliant intellect and impeccable credentials, it's no surprise that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to get wary.
A Tiny State That Became the World's Mediation Center
An extremely rich country has risen as a significant actor on the world stage, striving to solve some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are fueling this unprecedented endeavor?
A Inside Look at a President Gearing Up for Global Battle
Deeply disliked at home, the French leader thrives on the world stage, where he positions himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to handle a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their last meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for the summit.
Inside 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 companion, charged with the death of their newborn infant?
An End of a Major Development Agency: Far From Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was far from unexpected.
A Disturbing 1960s Study on South Asian Women
When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was immense shock. But the precise truth of what happened is still somewhat contested.
A "Mozart" of the Attention Age
He's endured 24 hours in slime, 48 hours underground – and showered vast amounts of cash to lucky contestants. But are these videos simply very clever clickbait – or acts of artistic genius?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is confronting the reality that their home may in the near future cease to exist. The critical question is: To where are they going to relocate?
One Tragic Case of Youth Destitution
When I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still hoped his life might improve. I was tragically misplaced.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Crucial Move
In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he may hold the key to who wins the worldwide AI race.
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