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While we consider the past year, a assortment of remarkable feature-length stories shines. Such narratives probe intricate themes including political intrigue and historical revelations to profoundly personal journeys.

The Mysterious Author and the Moral Fabric of a Nation

Victor Pelevin became known in the post-Soviet era with scathing critiques on autocratic rule. Although several of his literary peers have encountered suppression or fled the country, he still move vast numbers of copies. It raises a key query: Has he become an defender for the establishment?

Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Devastating Civil War

The account of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his only way out of incarceration was to enlist in the government forces. Following fourteen long years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might now get him killed.

A Fierce Argument Over Our Ancient Beginnings

The unearthing of ancient bones in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as radically rewriting the narrative of our species. However, some scholars was in agreement. The resulting bitter argument has consumed the careers of scholars ever since.

A UK Sect That Operated in Plain Sight

One woman was only a young girl when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in uncover the appalling breadth of exploitation it had carried out.

The Prime Minister's Puzzling Record on Human Rights

Many supporters anticipated that the prime minister would reaffirm the UK's commitment to human rights. However, the track record over the first year in office has been curiously ambiguous.

Challenging a Country's Self-Image

A documentary tracking a repentant master criminal as she ensnares corrupt clients with covert recording raises thorny queries: Is she truly changed, and what are the filmmaker's true intentions?

The Man Who Remediates Britain's Most Traumatic Stains

From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has seen – and cleaned – it all. In their darkest times, families rely on him to restore peace.

Will an Famous Institution Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?

Beset by restitution claims, difficult funding and the exposure of an internal thief, the UK's premier cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to restore its legacy?

More Than "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Severe Pregnancy

Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries been without an effective medical end – up until potentially now.

A Spectre of Extremism in Modern Politics

A violent extremist and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political pariah 35 years ago. Now, his ideas shape the highest echelons of the state.

The English Professional With a Crooked Side

With his sharp mind and sterling reputation, it's little wonder that wealthy clients trusted him with their assets. Then they began to get wary.

The Small State That Became the Global Diplomatic Center

An extremely wealthy country has become a major player on the world stage, striving to solve some of the most intractable disputes. What are driving this ambitious project?

A Inside View at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry

Extremely disliked at home, the French leader thrives on the world arena, where he presents himself as the leader most equipped to handle a particular sitting American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.

During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story

What led to the child of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old infant?

An Dismantling of a Global Aid Organization: Not Widespread Mourning

When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest letdown was not unexpected.

A Shocking 1960s Experiment on South Asian Mothers

When details about a medical study in the sixties were revealed, there was immense shock. But the full truth of the events remains somewhat shrouded.

The "Genius" of the Online Economy

He's spent a full day in slime, two days buried alive – and showered enormous amounts of cash to lucky contestants. But are these videos simply very savvy entertainment – or works of avant garde genius?

Life in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas

With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's people is grappling with the reality that their homeland may in the near future be submerged. The critical issue is: To where are they supposed to relocate?

A Sorrowful Story of Childhood Homelessness

When I encountered a young boy he was 13 and without a home. Even then believed his situation might turn around. That hope was devastatingly wrong.

A International AI Competition and a Pivotal Move

In the recent past, after living half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he might possess the answers to which nation wins the global technological rivalry.

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