While we reflect on the previous year, a assortment of remarkable feature-length stories shines. Such narratives explore multifaceted themes from geopolitical intrigue and historical revelations to profoundly personal journeys.
A Puzzling Novelist and the Conscience of a Country
Victor Pelevin became known in the nineties with sharp critiques on power. Although several of his writer peers have encountered censorship or left the country, he continues to move vast numbers of books. It prompts a pressing question: Has the author become an defender for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The story of a young man, who at 18 was told that his only way out of incarceration was to enlist in the government forces. Following 14 years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters might now put him in mortal danger.
The Bitter Dispute Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The discovery of fossilised bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was hailed as fundamentally rewriting the narrative of our species. However, some scholars was convinced. The ensuing bitter argument has taken over the lives of scholars ever since.
The British Cult That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was only a young girl when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in reveal the appalling scale of exploitation it had perpetrated.
The Leader's Curious Stance on International Law
Many followers hoped that the former human rights lawyer would restore the the nation's commitment to human rights. However, the record over the first year in office has been notably ambiguous.
Challenging a Nation's Myth
A documentary featuring a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares corrupt clients with hidden cameras asks difficult questions: Is this person really a new person, and what are the director's true intentions?
The Man Who Remediates the UK's Most Traumatic Scenes
From murder scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and dealt with – it all. In their most challenging times, families turn to him to restore normalcy.
Can an Iconic Institution Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by debates over its collection, precarious finances and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it restore its reputation?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Torture of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries lacked an consistent medical end – until potentially now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A violent fanatic and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his teachings permeate the highest levels of the state.
The English Gentleman With a Crooked Secret
With his keen mind and impeccable reputation, it's understandable that wealthy individuals trusted him with their assets. Until they began to become suspicious.
The Tiny State That Became the Global Mediation Capital
An extremely wealthy country has risen as a major player on the world stage, working to solve some of the most intractable disputes. What are driving this ambitious role?
A Inside View at a President Preparing for Global Battle
Extremely unpopular at domestically, the French leader relishes the world arena, where he projects himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their previous meeting, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the summit.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the child of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with the death of their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Major Development Organization: Not Universal Regret
When efforts were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was not unexpected.
A Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Mothers
When information about a scientific experiment in the sixties became public, there was widespread shock. But the precise truth of the procedures remains partially contested.
The "Genius" of the Online Age
He's endured 24 hours in slime, two days underground – and given away huge amounts of cash to selected contestants. But are these videos simply very savvy clickbait – or works of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's population is confronting the possibility that their home may in the near future be submerged. The pressing question is: To where are they going to relocate?
One Sorrowful Story of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. I still thought his situation could change for the better. I was tragically wrong.
The Global AI Competition and a Key Defection
In 2020, after spending decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he might possess the key to which nation prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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