While we consider the year gone by, a curated list of remarkable feature-length stories stands out. These accounts delve into multifaceted topics ranging from political intrigue and historical revelations to profoundly personal sagas.
A Enigmatic Author and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with biting satires on power. Although several of his writer peers have encountered censorship or left the nation, he still move vast numbers of copies. It prompts a pertinent query: Has the author turned into an supporter for the establishment?
Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Devastating Civil War
The story of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his sole route out of incarceration was to join the regime forces. After 14 long years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters might still cost him his life.
The Fierce Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The discovery of fossilised bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as completely rewriting the story of our species. Yet, a faction was in agreement. The ensuing bitter scholarly debate has dominated the careers of researchers ever since.
The British Cult That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in reveal the shocking extent of abuse it had perpetrated.
A Leader's Puzzling Record on Human Rights
Many voters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would restore the Britain's dedication to human rights. But, the record over the first year in office has been strikingly mixed.
Breaking a Nation's Identity
A film tracking a remorseful master criminal as she records corrupt clients with hidden cameras asks difficult queries: Is she really a new person, and what are the filmmaker's own methods?
A Man Who Cleans Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes
From crime scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and cleaned – everything. In their stickiest moments, families turn to him to restore peace.
Can an Renowned Museum Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by debates over its collection, difficult finances and the revelation of an insider theft, the UK's leading cultural institution is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it restore its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Agony of Extreme Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries lacked an consistent treatment remedy – up until possibly now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent extremist and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideas shape the very highest levels of government.
The English Professional With a Fraudulent Secret
With his brilliant mind and impeccable reputation, it's no surprise that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their assets. Until they began to get wary.
The Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Center
An incredibly rich Gulf state has risen as a major force on the international scene, working to solve some of the most complex disputes. What are driving this ambitious project?
An Close-Up Look at a Leader Gearing Up for International Summitry
Extremely unpopular at home, President Macron thrives on the world stage, where he projects himself as the leader most equipped to manage a certain sitting American leader. 7 years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Case
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with killing their two-week-old infant?
The End of a Major Development Agency: Not Widespread Regret
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was far from unforeseen.
The Disturbing Mid-Century Study on Indian Mothers
When information about a medical study in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread anxiety. But the full nature of what happened remains somewhat contested.
The "Master" of the Attention Age
He's spent a full day in slime, two days buried alive – and showered huge sums of money to selected participants. But are these productions simply very savvy entertainment – or works of daring brilliance?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is confronting the possibility that their homeland may in the near future become uninhabitable. The pressing question is: Where are they going to relocate?
One Sorrowful Case of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. Even then thought his situation could turn around. I was tragically mistaken.
A International AI Competition and a Crucial Move
In the recent past, after living decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he may hold the secret to which nation prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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