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Upon reflect on the past year, a curated list of remarkable feature-length pieces stands out. These pieces explore intricate themes from political machinations and historical discoveries to deeply personal journeys.

A Enigmatic Novelist and the Conscience of a Country

Victor Pelevin became known in the nineties with biting critiques on power. Although several of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the country, he still sell vast numbers of copies. It poses a pertinent question: Has he become an supporter for the regime?

Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Conflict

The account of a young man, who at 18 was told that his only route to escape prison was to enlist in the regime forces. After 14 years, his past as one of Assad's fighters could now put him in mortal danger.

The Fierce Feud Over Our Earliest Beginnings

The finding of ancient remains in the Djurab sands in 2001 was hailed as fundamentally changing the history of our species. However, not everyone was persuaded. The subsequent intense controversy has dominated the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.

A UK Cult That Operated in the Open

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 reveal the shocking extent of abuse it had perpetrated.

A Leader's Curious Stance on International Law

Numerous followers anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the UK's commitment to human rights. But, the record over the first year in office has been strikingly inconsistent.

Breaking a Nation's Myth

A film following a remorseful con artist as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras poses complex queries: Is this person genuinely changed, and what are the filmmaker's own intentions?

A Person Who Remediates the UK's Darkest Stains

From crime scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and cleaned – it all. In their most challenging moments, families rely on him to bring back normalcy.

Can an Renowned Museum Survive an "Perfect Storm"?

Plagued by restitution claims, precarious funding and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's number one cultural institution is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it repair its reputation?

More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Extreme Pregnancy

Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long lacked an consistent treatment end – up until possibly now.

A Ghost of Extremism in Modern Government

A violent extremist and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a political pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his teachings influence the highest levels of government.

An English Gentleman With a Crooked Secret

With his sharp mind and flawless credentials, it's understandable that affluent individuals entrusted him with their assets. Then they started to become suspicious.

The Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Mediation Hub

An astonishingly rich country has risen as a significant actor on the world stage, striving to broker peace in some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are driving this ambitious project?

A Inside View at a President Preparing for Global Summitry

Deeply unpopular at domestically, the French leader relishes the international stage, where he positions himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their last meeting, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.

During the Trial of a Tragic Case

What led to the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her companion, charged with killing their newborn infant?

An End of a Global Aid Organization: Not Widespread Mourning

When efforts were made to wind down a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was not unforeseen.

The Unethical Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Mothers

When information about a medical experiment in the 1960s became public, there was widespread anxiety. But the precise story of what happened is still partially shrouded.

The "Mozart" of the Online Economy

He's spent a full day in slime, 48 hours underground – and given away vast sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these productions simply very clever clickbait – or works of artistic genius?

Existence in a Country Endangered by the Rising Seas

With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the possibility that their islands may in the near future become uninhabitable. The critical question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?

One Heartbreaking Case of Childhood Homelessness

As I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. Even then thought his life might change for the better. I was tragically wrong.

The Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Move

In the recent past, after living decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he could possess the key to which nation wins the worldwide technological rivalry.

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