While we consider the past year, a assortment of remarkable feature-length stories emerges. These narratives explore complex themes ranging from political intrigue and scientific discoveries to deeply personal stories.
The Puzzling Writer and the Soul of a Nation
Victor Pelevin became known in the post-Soviet era with biting satires on power. Although numerous of his writer contemporaries have faced censorship or left the nation, he continues to move millions of books. It raises a key query: Has the author evolved into an apologist for the establishment?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The story of Mustafa, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his sole way out of incarceration was to join the regime forces. Following 14 long years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could now put him in mortal danger.
The Acrimonious Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The finding of ancient bones in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as radically changing the narrative of our species. Yet, not everyone was in agreement. The subsequent intense controversy has taken over the careers of scholars ever since.
A British Religious Group That Hid in the Open
One woman was only a child when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in reveal the shocking breadth of exploitation it had carried out.
A Leader's Curious Stance on Human Rights
A great many voters anticipated that the prime minister would reaffirm the the nation's dedication to human rights. However, the record over the first year in office has been notably mixed.
Breaking a Country's Self-Image
A documentary featuring a repentant fraudster as she records unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras asks difficult queries: Is this person really changed, and is the director's true intentions?
The Man Who Remediates Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and restored – it all. In their darkest hours, individuals turn to him to restore normalcy.
Will an Iconic Museum Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by colonial controversy, strained finances and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's number one museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Is it possible to salvage its reputation?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Torture of Extreme Pregnancy
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries lacked an reliable medical remedy – up until perhaps now.
A Legacy of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent extremist and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideas shape the highest levels of the state.
An English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his brilliant intellect and flawless credentials, it's little wonder that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Then they began to become uneasy.
A Tiny Nation That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Capital
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has risen as a major actor on the international scene, working to broker peace in some of the most intractable conflicts. What are fueling this ambitious endeavor?
A Inside Look at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply unpopular at domestically, the French leader enjoys the international stage, where he presents himself as the leader most equipped to handle a particular former US president. Seven years after their last encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Case
What led to the child of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with the death of their newborn baby?
The End of a Major Aid Organization: Not Universal Regret
When actions were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent disappointment was far from unexpected.
A Shocking 1960s Experiment on Indian Women
When details about a medical study in the sixties became public, there was widespread anxiety. But the exact nature of what happened remains somewhat shrouded.
The "Mozart" of the Attention Economy
He's endured 24 hours in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed huge amounts of money to selected contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the reality that their islands may in the near future become uninhabitable. The critical question is: To where are they going to relocate?
One Sorrowful Story of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was thirteen and homeless. I still believed his life might turn around. That hope was tragically mistaken.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Pivotal Defection
In the recent past, after spending decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he may possess the key to who wins the global AI race.
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