While we reflect on the year gone by, a assortment of remarkable feature-length pieces stands out. These pieces probe intricate themes from political machinations and historical discoveries to deeply human journeys.
A Enigmatic Novelist and the Conscience of a Nation
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the 1990s with biting commentaries on power. Whereas many of his writer contemporaries have faced suppression or fled the nation, he still move vast numbers of books. It prompts a pertinent question: Has he become an supporter for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Conflict
The tale of a young man, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his sole way to escape incarceration was to enlist in the regime military. After fourteen long years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters may now get him killed.
A Acrimonious Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The unearthing of ancient remains in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was heralded as fundamentally changing the narrative of our human race. Yet, not everyone was convinced. The subsequent bitter controversy has dominated the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The British Religious Group That Hid in the Open
One woman was only a child when her household became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the shocking breadth of exploitation it had perpetrated.
The Prime Minister's Puzzling Stance on International Law
A great many followers anticipated that the prime minister would restore the UK's commitment to international law. Yet, the track record over the first year in office has been notably mixed.
Shattering a Nation's Myth
A documentary following a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares corrupt individuals with covert recording raises thorny questions: Is she really changed, and is the filmmaker's true methods?
A Person Who Remediates the UK's Most Difficult Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and cleaned – everything. In their stickiest times, families turn to him to restore peace.
Will an Iconic Institution Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, precarious finances and the discovery of an internal thief, Britain's number one museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its reputation?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Severe Condition
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an reliable medical end – up until potentially now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A militant fanatic and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideas influence the very highest echelons of government.
The British Professional With a Dishonest Secret
With his sharp mind and impeccable background, it's no surprise that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their assets. Then they began to get uneasy.
The Tiny State That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Center
An incredibly wealthy country has become a major actor on the world stage, attempting to broker peace in some of the most complex conflicts. What are driving this ambitious role?
A Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for International Summitry
Deeply disliked at home, President Macron relishes the world arena, where he projects himself as the leader most equipped to deal with a particular sitting American leader. 7 years after their last encounter, a writer joined him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Trial of a Tragic Case
How did the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with the death of their newborn infant?
The Dismantling of a Major Development Organization: Not Universal Regret
When efforts were made to dismantle a major US aid agency, many around the globe were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was far from unexpected.
The Shocking Mid-Century Study on Indian Mothers
When information about a scientific study in the sixties came to light, there was widespread outrage. But the precise truth of the events remains partially contested.
The "Mozart" of the Online Age
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and distributed huge sums of money to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply very clever entertainment – or works of daring genius?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is facing the prospect that their islands may soon be submerged. The urgent issue is: Where are they supposed to go?
A Sorrowful Story of Youth Destitution
When I met a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still believed his life might improve. That hope was sadly wrong.
The International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after spending decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he might possess the secret to who prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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