Upon look back on the previous year, a assortment of remarkable feature-length pieces emerges. These narratives delve into multifaceted themes from political intrigue and scientific discoveries to profoundly personal journeys.
A Mysterious Writer and the Conscience of a Nation
Victor Pelevin became known in the 1990s with scathing critiques on power. While many of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the nation, he still move millions of copies. It prompts a pertinent question: Has he turned into an apologist for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The account of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only route out of incarceration was to enlist in the government military. Following 14 years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could still get him killed.
The Bitter Dispute Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The unearthing of ancient bones in the Chadian sands in 2001 was hailed as fundamentally rewriting the story of our species. Yet, not everyone was persuaded. The ensuing intense scholarly debate has taken over the lives of scholars ever since.
The British Cult That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her household joined the a religious community. As an adult, she helped uncover the shocking scale of abuse it had committed.
A Statesman's Unexpected Stance on International Law
Numerous supporters anticipated that the prime minister would renew the UK's commitment to human rights. However, the record over the past year has been strikingly inconsistent.
Challenging a Nation's Self-Image
A film featuring a remorseful master criminal as she records corrupt clients with hidden cameras poses thorny questions: Is this person really a new person, and is the filmmaker's own motives?
The Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Darkest Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and restored – everything. In their most challenging times, people rely on him to bring back peace.
Can an Famous Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, strained funding and the exposure of an internal thief, Britain's number one museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it repair its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Severe Condition
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries been without an reliable medical solution – up until perhaps now.
The Ghost of Extremism in Modern Government
A militant extremist and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a political pariah 35 years ago. Now, his teachings permeate the uppermost levels of government.
An British Gentleman With a Crooked Side
With his brilliant intellect and sterling credentials, it's understandable that affluent individuals trusted him with their assets. Until they began to become wary.
The Tiny Nation That Became the Global Diplomatic Center
An incredibly rich Gulf state has risen as a major force on the international scene, attempting to mediate some of the most complex conflicts. What are behind this ambitious role?
An Close-Up Look at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Extremely disliked at domestically, the French leader enjoys the world stage, where he positions himself as the statesman most equipped to manage a certain former US president. 7 years after their last meeting, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her companion, charged with killing their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Major Development Organization: Far From Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the world were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was not unexpected.
A Shocking 1960s Study on Indian Women
When information about a scientific study in the sixties were revealed, there was immense shock. But the exact nature of the events is still partially shrouded.
The "Mozart" of the Attention Economy
He's endured 24 hours in slime, 48 hours underground – and given away enormous amounts of money to lucky contestants. But are these productions simply very clever clickbait – or works of artistic genius?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is facing 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 Sorrowful Story of Youth Destitution
When I met a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. Even then believed his life might turn around. I was tragically misplaced.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Defection
In 2020, after living half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he could hold the secret to which nation prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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