While we consider the previous year, a assortment of outstanding feature-length stories emerges. Such pieces probe intricate topics including political machinations and scientific discoveries to profoundly personal stories.
A Enigmatic Writer and the Conscience of a Nation
An author became known in the 1990s with sharp critiques on autocratic rule. While several of his literary peers have faced censorship or fled the nation, he still sell millions of books. It prompts a pressing question: Has he turned into an defender for the establishment?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The tale of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his only route to escape incarceration was to enlist in the regime military. Following 14 years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may still put him in mortal danger.
The Bitter Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in 2001 was heralded as radically rewriting the history of our species. Yet, some scholars was in agreement. The subsequent bitter argument has consumed the careers of scholars ever since.
A UK Cult That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was just a young girl when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the disturbing scale of abuse it had committed.
A Prime Minister's Curious Stance on Human Rights
Many followers expected that the former human rights lawyer would restore the Britain's dedication to international law. But, the track record over the past year has been notably ambiguous.
Breaking a Country's Myth
A film following a remorseful master criminal as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with covert recording poses difficult questions: Is this person really changed, and is the director's true intentions?
The Person Who Cleans the UK's Darkest Scenes
From crime scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and cleaned – it all. In their stickiest times, individuals rely on him to restore normalcy.
Will an Iconic Institution Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, difficult finances and the discovery of an internal thief, Britain's number one cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it repair its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has long been without an effective medical solution – until potentially now.
The Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Government
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideas shape the uppermost levels of the state.
The English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his keen mind and impeccable background, it's understandable that wealthy clients entrusted him with their assets. Until they started to become uneasy.
A Small State That Became the World's Diplomatic Hub
An astonishingly wealthy country has become a major actor on the international scene, working to mediate some of the most complex disputes. What are driving this unprecedented role?
An Close-Up View at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply unpopular at domestically, President Macron enjoys the world arena, where he positions himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to deal with a certain sitting American leader. 7 years after their previous encounter, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the child of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her partner, charged with killing their newborn infant?
An Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Far From Universal Regret
When actions were made to wind down a major US development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was not unexpected.
The Unethical 1960s Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When details about a scientific study in the 1960s became public, there was widespread shock. But the full truth of the procedures remains somewhat shrouded.
A "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and given away huge amounts of money to selected contestants. But are these videos simply very savvy clickbait – or acts of artistic genius?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is grappling with the reality that their home may soon become uninhabitable. The pressing question is: Where are they going to go?
One Heartbreaking Case of Childhood Destitution
When I encountered a young boy he was 13 and without a home. Even then thought his situation could turn around. I was devastatingly wrong.
A Global AI Competition and a Pivotal Defection
In the recent past, after living decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he may possess the secret to which nation wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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