Upon reflect on the previous year, a curated list of exceptional feature-length stories emerges. These accounts explore intricate topics from political machinations and scientific discoveries to deeply personal stories.
A Mysterious Author and the Conscience of a Country
An author became known in the post-Soviet era with scathing critiques on power. Although several of his literary peers have encountered suppression or left the country, he still move vast numbers of books. This raises a key question: Has the author become an apologist for the establishment?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his only way to escape prison was to join the government forces. Following 14 years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters may still cost him his life.
A Fierce Dispute Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in 2001 was hailed as fundamentally rewriting the narrative of our human race. Yet, not everyone was convinced. The resulting bitter controversy has taken over the lives of researchers ever since.
A UK Cult That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was only a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped expose the disturbing breadth of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
The Prime Minister's Puzzling Record on International Law
Numerous voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the Britain's commitment to human rights. But, the record over the first year in office has been curiously inconsistent.
Breaking a Nation's Myth
A film tracking a remorseful master criminal as she records unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras raises complex questions: Is this person genuinely reformed, and is the filmmaker's true methods?
A Man Who Cleans Britain's Darkest Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and restored – it all. In their stickiest times, people turn to him to bring back order.
Can an Renowned Museum Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, strained finances and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's premier museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it repair its standing?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Extreme Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an reliable treatment solution – up until perhaps now.
The Ghost of Extremism in Modern Government
A militant fanatic and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideas influence the highest levels of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Crooked Secret
With his sharp intellect and impeccable credentials, it's little wonder that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Until they began to become wary.
A Small Nation That Became the Global Mediation Capital
An incredibly wealthy country has become a significant force on the international scene, striving to solve some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are driving this unprecedented endeavor?
An Close-Up Look at a President Preparing for Global Summitry
Extremely unpopular at domestically, the French leader relishes the world stage, where he positions himself as the leader best placed to handle a certain sitting American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Story
How did the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An End of a Global Development Agency: Not Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was far from unexpected.
The Unethical Mid-Century Study on Indian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was immense shock. But the precise nature of the events is still partially shrouded.
A "Genius" of the Attention Economy
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and showered huge amounts of cash to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever entertainment – or acts of avant garde genius?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's people is grappling with the prospect that their homeland may soon be submerged. The urgent issue is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
One Sorrowful Story of Youth Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was thirteen and without a home. Even then believed his life could improve. I was devastatingly mistaken.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Defection
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he may hold the answers to which nation wins the worldwide AI race.
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