While we reflect on the previous year, a curated list of remarkable feature-length stories stands out. Such accounts explore multifaceted topics including geopolitical intrigue and historical discoveries to deeply personal sagas.
The Enigmatic Novelist and the Conscience of a Nation
An author gained prominence in the 1990s with sharp commentaries on authoritarianism. While several of his literary peers have faced censorship or fled the nation, he still sell vast numbers of copies. This poses a pertinent question: Has the author turned into an supporter for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his sole path out of incarceration was to enlist in the government forces. After fourteen years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might still get him killed.
A Bitter Argument Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The finding of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was heralded as completely rewriting the story of our human race. But, some scholars was persuaded. The resulting heated controversy has taken over the lives of researchers ever since.
The UK Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was just a young girl when her household joined the a religious community. As an adult, she helped reveal the appalling extent of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
The Statesman's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights
Many voters anticipated that the prime minister would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to human rights. Yet, the performance over the past year has been notably inconsistent.
Breaking a Nation's Identity
A documentary following a repentant con artist as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras asks thorny queries: Is this person really changed, and what are the filmmaker's true motives?
The Person Who Cleans Britain's Darkest Stains
From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging hours, families rely on him to bring back order.
Will an Renowned Museum Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, difficult funding and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it restore its reputation?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Torture of Severe Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries lacked an consistent medical remedy – until potentially now.
The Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A militant extremist and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. Today, his ideas influence the highest echelons of government.
The English Gentleman With a Dishonest Secret
With his keen intellect and flawless background, it's little wonder that wealthy clients trusted him with their assets. Then they started to become suspicious.
The Small State That Emerged as the Global Mediation Center
An astonishingly wealthy Gulf state has risen as a significant actor on the world stage, working to broker peace in some of the most complex conflicts. What are behind this unprecedented endeavor?
An Close-Up View at a Leader Preparing for Global Battle
Deeply unpopular at home, the French leader thrives on the international stage, where he presents himself as the statesman best placed to deal with a particular sitting American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a writer joined him as he prepared for battle.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Story
How did the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old infant?
The Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Far From Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to dismantle a major US aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was far from unforeseen.
A Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Mothers
When details about a medical study in the 1960s were revealed, there was immense shock. But the precise story of the events is still somewhat contested.
A "Genius" of the Online Age
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and given away enormous sums of money to selected contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever clickbait – or acts of artistic genius?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's population is facing the possibility that their homeland may soon become uninhabitable. The pressing issue is: To where are they going to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was 13 and homeless. Even then believed his life might improve. That hope was tragically mistaken.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Crucial Move
In the recent past, after living half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he could possess the secret to who prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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