Upon consider the previous year, a selection of exceptional feature-length pieces shines. Such pieces delve into complex subjects including geopolitical machinations and historical discoveries to deeply human stories.
A Puzzling Author and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the nineties with sharp critiques on autocratic rule. Whereas many of his writer peers have faced suppression or left the nation, he still sell millions of copies. This poses a pressing query: Has the author turned into an apologist for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The account of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his sole path to escape prison was to join the government forces. After 14 years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers may now cost him his life.
The Acrimonious Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The unearthing of fossilised bones in the Djurab desert in 2001 was hailed as fundamentally re-writing the history of our human race. But, not everyone was persuaded. The resulting intense scholarly debate has dominated the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Sect That Hid in the Open
One woman was just a child when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the shocking scale of abuse it had carried out.
The Leader's Curious Record on International Law
Many followers expected that the former human rights lawyer would restore the UK's commitment to international law. However, the record over the first year in office has been notably inconsistent.
Challenging a Country's Identity
A film tracking a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with covert recording raises difficult questions: Is this person genuinely a new person, and is the filmmaker's true methods?
The Person Who Cleans the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their darkest hours, people rely on him to bring back peace.
Can an Renowned Institution Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by debates over its collection, strained funding and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's premier cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to salvage its standing?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Severe Pregnancy
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an consistent treatment remedy – until potentially now.
The Legacy of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A violent fanatic and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology influence the very highest echelons of the state.
The English Gentleman With a Crooked Side
With his keen intellect and sterling reputation, it's little wonder that affluent clients trusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to become wary.
The Tiny Nation That Became the World's Diplomatic Capital
An extremely wealthy country has transformed into a major force on the international scene, attempting to broker peace in some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are fueling this unprecedented project?
An Close-Up Look at a Leader Preparing for Global Battle
Extremely unpopular at domestically, the French leader enjoys the international arena, where he presents himself as the statesman best placed to handle a particular former US president. Seven years after their previous encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their two-week-old infant?
The Dismantling of a Global Aid Agency: Far From Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to wind down a major US aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was not unforeseen.
The Disturbing 1960s Study on Indian Women
When details about a medical experiment in the sixties came to light, there was immense anxiety. But the precise story of what happened remains somewhat unclear.
A "Genius" of the Online Economy
He's endured 24 hours in slime, 48 hours underground – and distributed vast sums of money to selected contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or works of daring genius?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's people is confronting the prospect that their homeland may in the near future cease to exist. The pressing question is: To where are they going to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Case of Childhood Destitution
As I met Craig he was 13 and without a home. Even then thought his life might turn around. That hope was sadly misplaced.
The International AI Race and a Key Move
In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he might possess the secret to who wins the global technological rivalry.
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