Upon look back on the year gone by, a assortment of remarkable feature-length stories emerges. Such pieces delve into multifaceted themes including political machinations and historical discoveries to profoundly personal stories.
A Mysterious Author and the Soul of a Country
A certain Russian novelist became known in the nineties with scathing commentaries on autocratic rule. Although numerous of his writer peers have faced censorship or fled the nation, he continues to move millions of books. This prompts a pertinent query: Has the author become an supporter for the regime?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his sole path out of incarceration was to enlist in the regime military. Following 14 long years, his past as one of Assad's soldiers may still cost him his life.
A Fierce Argument Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The unearthing of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was heralded as radically changing the narrative of our human race. Yet, a faction was persuaded. The subsequent intense controversy has consumed the careers of scholars ever since.
The British Cult That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the appalling breadth of abuse it had committed.
The Statesman's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
Numerous followers hoped that the prime minister would renew the Britain's commitment to international law. However, the performance over the past year has been curiously inconsistent.
Breaking a Country's Identity
A film following a repentant master criminal as she ensnares corrupt individuals with hidden cameras asks thorny questions: Is she really changed, and what are the director's true motives?
The Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Darkest Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and dealt with – it all. In their darkest times, families depend on him to bring back normalcy.
Will an Famous Museum Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, precarious finances and the exposure of an internal thief, the UK's leading museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it restore its legacy?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Torture of Extreme Pregnancy
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries been without an reliable treatment remedy – until perhaps now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A violent fanatic and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology shape the uppermost echelons of government.
An English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his keen intellect and sterling credentials, it's no surprise that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their assets. Until they began to become uneasy.
A Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Mediation Center
An astonishingly wealthy Gulf state has become a key player on the international scene, attempting to solve some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are fueling this unprecedented role?
A Close-Up Look at a President Preparing for Global Battle
Extremely unpopular at domestically, the French leader enjoys the world stage, where he positions himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their last meeting, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Trial of a Tragic Story
How did the child of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Major Aid Agency: Not Universal Mourning
When actions were made to wind down a major US development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was far from unexpected.
The Shocking 1960s Experiment on South Asian Women
When information about a scientific experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was immense shock. But the exact nature of the procedures is still partially contested.
A "Genius" of the Online Age
He's spent a full day in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and given away vast amounts of cash to selected contestants. But are these productions simply very savvy clickbait – or acts of daring brilliance?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's population is facing the reality that their home may in the near future be submerged. The urgent issue is: Where are they going to go?
One Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Destitution
When I met a young boy he was 13 and homeless. I still hoped his situation might improve. That hope was tragically misplaced.
A International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Move
In the recent past, after living decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he may hold the answers to which nation wins the global AI race.
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