While we reflect on the past year, a curated list of exceptional feature-length pieces shines. These pieces probe complex subjects including political machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly human sagas.
A Mysterious Writer and the Soul of a Country
Victor Pelevin became known in the post-Soviet era with scathing critiques on autocratic rule. Whereas several of his writer peers have encountered censorship or left the nation, he continues to sell millions of copies. This poses a key question: Has he evolved into an supporter for the establishment?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his sole path out of prison was to join the regime forces. Following fourteen long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might now cost him his life.
A Bitter Feud Over Our Ancient Origins
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was heralded as completely rewriting the story of our human race. But, some scholars was convinced. The subsequent heated argument has taken over the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was only a young girl when her family joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the shocking extent of exploitation it had carried out.
A Statesman's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights
Numerous voters hoped that the prime minister would reaffirm the Britain's commitment to human rights. Yet, the performance over the past year has been curiously mixed.
Challenging a Nation's Myth
A documentary tracking a remorseful master criminal as she sets up unscrupulous clients with covert recording asks difficult questions: Is this person genuinely changed, and what are the director's true methods?
A Man Who Cleans the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From murder scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and restored – it all. In their most challenging hours, individuals turn to him to bring back order.
Can an Famous Institution Survive an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, difficult finances and the exposure of an internal thief, Britain's premier cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to restore its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Severe Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has long been without an consistent treatment end – until perhaps now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A militant fanatic and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a political outcast 35 years ago. Now, his ideas influence the uppermost echelons of the state.
The English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his sharp mind and flawless background, it's little wonder that wealthy clients trusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to get uneasy.
The Tiny Nation That Became the World's Diplomatic Center
An astonishingly wealthy country has become a major force on the international scene, striving to solve some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are behind this unprecedented project?
An Inside Look at a President Gearing Up for Global Battle
Deeply disliked at domestically, President Macron relishes the world arena, where he positions himself as the statesman best placed to handle a certain former American leader. 7 years after their last meeting, a writer joined him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Story
How did the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, charged with the death of their newborn baby?
The Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When actions were made to wind down a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was not unforeseen.
A Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Women
When details about a medical study in the 1960s came to light, there was immense anxiety. But the exact story of the events is still somewhat contested.
The "Mozart" of the Attention Economy
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and showered vast sums of cash to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever clickbait – or acts of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the prospect that their home may in the near future cease to exist. The urgent question is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
A Sorrowful Case of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was 13 and homeless. Even then hoped his life might change for the better. I was sadly mistaken.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after spending half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he might hold the secret to who wins the global AI race.
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