While we reflect on the past year, a assortment of remarkable feature-length pieces emerges. These accounts probe complex themes from political intrigue and scientific discoveries to profoundly human stories.
A Puzzling Writer and the Conscience of a Nation
An author rose to fame in the nineties with scathing critiques on autocratic rule. Although several of his writer peers have encountered suppression or fled the country, he still move millions of copies. This prompts a key query: Has the author evolved into an defender for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Conflict
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his only route to escape prison was to enlist in the regime military. Following 14 long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters could now get him killed.
The Fierce Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of ancient bones in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was heralded as radically re-writing the story of our species. However, some scholars was in agreement. The subsequent intense controversy has dominated the careers of scholars ever since.
A UK Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her family became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the shocking extent of abuse it had perpetrated.
A Statesman's Curious Stance on Human Rights
A great many followers anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the UK's dedication to human rights. But, the performance over the past year has been strikingly mixed.
Breaking a Country's Identity
A documentary following a repentant con artist as she records corrupt individuals with hidden cameras asks thorny questions: Is she really changed, and is the filmmaker's own motives?
The Man Who Remediates the UK's Darkest Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and restored – everything. In their most challenging hours, individuals rely on him to restore peace.
Can an Famous Museum Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by debates over its collection, difficult funding and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's number one cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Severe Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries lacked an reliable treatment end – up until possibly now.
The Spectre of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A militant extremist and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. Today, his ideology permeate the uppermost echelons of government.
An English Gentleman With a Crooked Side
With his sharp mind and flawless background, it's no surprise that high-net-worth individuals trusted him with their assets. Until they began to get uneasy.
A Tiny Nation That Became the World's Diplomatic Capital
An astonishingly wealthy Gulf state has risen as a significant force on the world stage, striving to mediate some of the most long-standing disputes. Which factors are behind this ambitious endeavor?
An Close-Up View at a President Preparing for International Battle
Deeply disliked at domestically, the French leader relishes the world arena, where he positions himself as the leader uniquely positioned to deal with a certain former American leader. Seven years after their last encounter, a writer joined him as he prepared for battle.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Story
How did the child of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with the death of their newborn baby?
The End of a Global Development Agency: Not Widespread Mourning
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 latest disappointment was not unexpected.
The Unethical 1960s Study on Indian Women
When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was immense shock. But the full truth of the procedures remains somewhat contested.
A "Master" of the Online Economy
He's spent 24 hours in slime, 48 hours underground – and distributed huge sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these productions simply very savvy entertainment – or acts of artistic brilliance?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's population is facing the prospect that their islands may in the near future become uninhabitable. The pressing question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
A Sorrowful Story of Childhood Destitution
As I met Craig he was 13 and homeless. I still believed his life could improve. That hope was tragically mistaken.
A International AI Race and a Crucial Move
In 2020, after living decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Today, he may hold the key to which nation prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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