Upon consider the previous year, a curated list of remarkable feature-length pieces emerges. Such pieces probe intricate subjects ranging from geopolitical machinations and historical revelations to deeply personal sagas.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Soul of a Nation
An author rose to fame in the nineties with scathing commentaries on autocratic rule. While several of his writer peers have faced censorship or left the nation, he still move millions of books. It prompts a pressing question: Has the author turned into an defender for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only path to escape incarceration was to join the government military. After fourteen years, his past as one of Assad's soldiers may now get him killed.
The Fierce Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The discovery of fossilised bones in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was hailed as radically re-writing the narrative of our human race. Yet, some scholars was convinced. The subsequent intense controversy has dominated the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was just a child when her family became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she helped reveal the disturbing scale of exploitation it had committed.
A Prime Minister's Curious Record on Human Rights
Many voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's dedication to international law. But, the track record over the past year has been notably ambiguous.
Shattering a Country's Self-Image
A film featuring a remorseful master criminal as she sets up unscrupulous clients with covert recording raises difficult queries: Is this person genuinely reformed, and what are the filmmaker's true intentions?
A Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Traumatic Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and cleaned – it all. In their darkest times, individuals rely on him to restore peace.
Can an Iconic Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by restitution claims, strained funding and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's number one museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its legacy?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Torture of Extreme Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an effective medical solution – up until potentially now.
A Legacy of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent extremist and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his teachings influence the highest echelons of government.
The British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret
With his keen intellect and impeccable background, it's little wonder that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Until they began to get suspicious.
A Small State That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Capital
An incredibly rich Gulf state has transformed into a major actor on the world stage, attempting to solve some of the most long-standing conflicts. Which factors are fueling this ambitious role?
An Inside Look at a Leader Preparing for International Battle
Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader enjoys the international arena, where he positions himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a particular former US president. Seven years after their previous meeting, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Trial of a Tragic Story
How did the child of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old baby?
The End of a Global Development Agency: Not Universal Regret
When efforts were made to drastically cut a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent betrayal was not unforeseen.
A Shocking 1960s Study on Indian Mothers
When details about a medical experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was immense anxiety. But the full truth of the procedures is still somewhat contested.
The "Genius" of the Attention Economy
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed huge sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these productions simply very savvy clickbait – or works of artistic genius?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is confronting the prospect that their homeland may in the near future become uninhabitable. The pressing issue is: To where are they supposed to go?
A Tragic Case of Childhood Destitution
When I met Craig he was thirteen and without a home. I still hoped his situation could improve. I was devastatingly misplaced.
The International AI Race and a Key Move
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Today, he may possess the answers to which nation prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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