Upon look back on the year gone by, a assortment of outstanding feature-length stories shines. These accounts explore complex topics including political machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly human stories.
A Enigmatic Author and the Soul of a Nation
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the 1990s with sharp commentaries on authoritarianism. While several of his literary peers have encountered suppression or left the nation, he continues to sell millions of books. It raises a pressing question: Has he evolved into an supporter for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his only path to escape prison was to enlist in the regime forces. After 14 years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could now put him in mortal danger.
The Bitter Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The finding of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in 2001 was hailed as completely changing the narrative of our human race. However, a faction was convinced. The ensuing intense controversy has dominated the lives of researchers ever since.
A UK Religious Group That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the disturbing scale of abuse it had perpetrated.
The Leader's Curious Record on Human Rights
Many supporters hoped that the prime minister would renew the the nation's commitment to international law. However, the record over the first year in office has been curiously mixed.
Shattering a Country's Identity
A documentary following a repentant fraudster as she records unscrupulous individuals with covert recording asks complex queries: Is she truly a new person, and what are the filmmaker's true motives?
A Person Who Remediates Britain's Darkest Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their darkest hours, people depend on him to restore peace.
Will an Famous Museum Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by restitution claims, strained funding and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's number one museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it restore its standing?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Severe Condition
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long been without an consistent medical solution – up until potentially now.
A Legacy of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a political pariah 35 years ago. Now, his ideology influence the highest echelons of the state.
An English Professional With a Fraudulent Secret
With his brilliant mind and flawless credentials, it's little wonder that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to become suspicious.
The Tiny Nation That Became the World's Diplomatic Center
An astonishingly wealthy country has risen as a key actor on the world stage, attempting to broker peace in some of the most intractable conflicts. What are driving this unprecedented endeavor?
A Inside View at a President Preparing for Global Summitry
Deeply disliked at home, the French leader enjoys the world stage, where he presents himself as the leader uniquely positioned to handle a certain sitting American leader. 7 years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Case
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with the death of their newborn infant?
The Dismantling of a Global Aid Agency: Far From Widespread Regret
When actions were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was not unforeseen.
A Unethical 1960s Experiment on Indian Women
When details about a scientific study in the 1960s became public, there was widespread outrage. But the precise truth of what happened is still partially shrouded.
A "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and showered huge amounts of cash to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply very savvy entertainment – or acts of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is facing the prospect that their homeland may in the near future cease to exist. The urgent question is: Where are they going to relocate?
One Sorrowful Story of Youth Destitution
When I met a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. I still thought his life could improve. I was tragically wrong.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after living decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he may hold the answers to which nation prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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