While we look back on the year gone by, a assortment of remarkable feature-length stories shines. These pieces probe intricate topics including political intrigue and scientific revelations to deeply personal sagas.
A Puzzling Author and the Moral Fabric of a Country
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with scathing critiques on power. Although several of his writer peers have faced suppression or left the country, he continues to sell vast numbers of copies. It poses a pertinent query: Has he turned into an apologist for the regime?
Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only route to escape incarceration was to join the regime forces. After fourteen years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could still put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Feud Over Our Earliest Origins
The finding of ancient remains in the Chadian desert in 2001 was proclaimed as completely rewriting the history of our species. However, some scholars was in agreement. The resulting bitter scholarly debate has taken over the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A British Religious Group That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped expose the disturbing scale of exploitation it had perpetrated.
A Prime Minister's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
A great many supporters expected that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the UK's commitment to international law. However, the performance over the first year in office has been notably ambiguous.
Challenging a Nation's Identity
A film featuring a repentant con artist as she ensnares corrupt individuals with covert recording poses difficult queries: Is she genuinely a new person, and is the director's true methods?
A Person Who Cleans Britain's Darkest Scenes
From murder scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and cleaned – it all. In their most challenging hours, individuals depend on him to bring back peace.
Will an Famous Institution Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by debates over its collection, strained finances and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's premier museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it restore its reputation?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Torture of Severe Condition
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has long been without an effective treatment solution – up until perhaps now.
The Ghost of Extremism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideas influence the highest levels of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his sharp intellect and sterling reputation, it's little wonder that affluent individuals trusted him with their wealth. Then they began to get suspicious.
A Tiny State That Became the Global Diplomatic Center
An incredibly rich Gulf state has risen as a significant force on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most complex disputes. What are behind this ambitious endeavor?
An Close-Up View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle
Extremely unpopular at domestically, the French leader enjoys the international stage, where he projects himself as the statesman best placed to deal with a particular sitting American leader. 7 years after their previous meeting, a writer joined him as he readied himself for the fray.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Story
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with killing their newborn baby?
The Dismantling of a Major Aid Agency: Far From Universal Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a major US aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent betrayal was not unexpected.
The Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Mothers
When information about a medical experiment in the sixties became public, there was widespread outrage. But the exact truth of the procedures is still somewhat unclear.
The "Mozart" of the Attention Economy
He's spent a full day in slime, two days buried alive – and distributed enormous amounts of money to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply very clever entertainment – or works of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Rising Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's population is facing the prospect that their home may soon be submerged. The urgent question is: To where are they supposed to go?
A Sorrowful Story of Childhood Destitution
When I encountered Craig he was thirteen and without a home. Even then hoped his life might turn around. I was tragically wrong.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after living half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he could possess the key to which nation prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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