While we look back on the previous year, a curated list of outstanding feature-length stories emerges. Such narratives delve into intricate topics including political intrigue and historical discoveries to profoundly personal stories.
The Mysterious Author and the Conscience of a Country
An author became known in the nineties with sharp commentaries on authoritarianism. Although several of his literary contemporaries have faced censorship or left the nation, he continues to move vast numbers of books. This raises a pressing question: Has the author become an supporter for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole route out of incarceration was to enlist in the government military. After fourteen years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might still put him in mortal danger.
The Bitter Dispute Over Our Ancient Origins
The unearthing of ancient remains in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as fundamentally changing the narrative of our human race. Yet, some scholars was in agreement. The subsequent heated controversy has consumed the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Religious Group That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the shocking extent of exploitation it had carried out.
A Leader's Curious Record on Human Rights
Many supporters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the Britain's dedication to international law. However, the performance over the first year in office has been curiously mixed.
Breaking a Country's Identity
A film tracking a remorseful con artist as she sets up corrupt individuals with hidden cameras poses thorny queries: Is this person genuinely changed, and what are the director's own motives?
A Person Who Remediates Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From murder scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and restored – everything. In their darkest times, people depend on him to bring back order.
Will an Iconic Museum Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, strained funding and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's leading cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Severe Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has long been without an consistent treatment end – up until perhaps now.
A Spectre of Extremism in Modern Politics
A militant fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideology influence the highest levels of government.
An British Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his sharp mind and impeccable credentials, it's little wonder that affluent clients trusted him with their assets. Then they began to become wary.
The Tiny Nation That Became the Global Diplomatic Center
An incredibly wealthy country has become a key force on the international scene, working to solve some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are driving this unprecedented project?
A Close-Up Look at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply disliked at domestically, President Macron relishes the international arena, where he presents himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to deal with a particular former American leader. Seven years after their previous meeting, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the summit.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with killing their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the world were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was not unforeseen.
A Unethical 1960s Study on Indian Mothers
When information about a medical experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was immense shock. But the exact truth of the procedures is still partially unclear.
The "Mozart" of the Attention Economy
He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours underground – and distributed huge sums of money to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply very savvy entertainment – or acts of daring genius?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is facing the reality that their home may soon become uninhabitable. The urgent issue is: To where are they supposed to go?
A Sorrowful Case of Youth Homelessness
As I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. I still thought his situation could turn around. I was tragically wrong.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Now, he could possess the secret to who wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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