Upon look back on the year gone by, a assortment of exceptional feature-length pieces emerges. Such narratives explore intricate themes including geopolitical intrigue and historical revelations to profoundly human journeys.
The Puzzling Writer and the Conscience of a Nation
An author became known in the nineties with biting critiques on power. Whereas numerous of his literary contemporaries have faced suppression or left the nation, he continues to move millions of copies. It prompts a key question: Has he become an supporter for the Kremlin?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The tale of Mustafa, who at 18 was told that his sole way out of incarceration was to join the regime military. After fourteen long years, his past as one of Assad's fighters might still put him in mortal danger.
A Bitter Dispute Over Our Earliest Origins
The finding of fossilised remains in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was hailed as radically rewriting the story of our species. Yet, not everyone was in agreement. The subsequent bitter argument has taken over the lives of scholars ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was only a young girl when her household joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in reveal the appalling breadth of mistreatment it had carried out.
A Leader's Puzzling Stance on International Law
Many voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the the nation's commitment to human rights. However, the performance over the past year has been notably ambiguous.
Breaking a Country's Myth
A documentary tracking a repentant con artist as she records unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras asks complex questions: Is this person genuinely a new person, and is the director's own intentions?
A Person Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has seen – and cleaned – it all. In their most challenging moments, individuals rely on him to restore peace.
Will an Famous Museum Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, precarious finances and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's leading cultural institution is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it repair its legacy?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Torture of Extreme Pregnancy
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an reliable medical solution – until possibly now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A violent extremist and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his teachings permeate the very highest levels of government.
An English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret
With his keen mind and flawless background, it's no surprise that affluent clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to become suspicious.
A Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Mediation Capital
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has risen as a significant force on the international scene, attempting to solve some of the most complex disputes. What are behind this ambitious endeavor?
A Close-Up View at a President Gearing Up for Global Battle
Deeply unpopular at home, President Macron thrives on the world arena, where he projects himself as the statesman best placed to manage a certain sitting American leader. Seven years after their previous meeting, a journalist joined him as he prepared for battle.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Story
How did the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their newborn baby?
The Dismantling of a Major Development Agency: Far From Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent betrayal was not unforeseen.
The Unethical Mid-Century Study on Indian Mothers
When details about a scientific study in the 1960s came to light, there was immense shock. But the precise nature of the procedures is still somewhat contested.
The "Master" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days underground – and given away huge sums of money to selected contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or works of artistic genius?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is confronting the possibility that their homeland may soon cease to exist. The urgent issue is: To where are they going to go?
One Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Homelessness
As I met a young boy he was 13 and without a home. I still believed his life might improve. That hope was tragically mistaken.
The International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after living half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he may possess the answers to who prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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