Upon reflect on the year gone by, a selection of exceptional feature-length pieces stands out. Such pieces delve into multifaceted topics from political intrigue and historical revelations to profoundly personal sagas.
A Puzzling Novelist and the Conscience of a Nation
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the nineties with biting critiques on power. While numerous of his literary contemporaries have encountered censorship or left the nation, he continues to sell millions of copies. This poses a key question: Has the author become an supporter for the Kremlin?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole route out of prison was to join the government forces. Following 14 years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's fighters may now get him killed.
The Fierce Argument Over Our Ancient Origins
The finding of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in 2001 was hailed as fundamentally rewriting the story of our human race. Yet, a faction was persuaded. The subsequent bitter controversy has consumed the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Sect That Operated in the Open
One woman was only a young girl when her household became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the appalling breadth of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
The Statesman's Curious Record on International Law
Many voters expected that the prime minister would restore the Britain's dedication to human rights. However, the track record over the past year has been curiously inconsistent.
Shattering a Nation's Self-Image
A film tracking a repentant fraudster as she records unscrupulous clients with covert recording asks difficult queries: Is this person genuinely reformed, and is the director's own motives?
The Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Darkest Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and restored – everything. In their most challenging hours, people depend on him to restore peace.
Can an Renowned Museum Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, difficult finances and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Is it possible to repair its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Extreme Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries been without an consistent treatment remedy – until perhaps now.
A Legacy of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology shape the uppermost levels of government.
The British Professional With a Fraudulent Side
With his keen intellect and flawless reputation, it's little wonder that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to become suspicious.
A Tiny State That Became the Global Mediation Capital
An extremely wealthy country has transformed into a major force on the world stage, striving to broker peace in some of the most long-standing conflicts. Which factors are behind this ambitious project?
An Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for International Battle
Deeply disliked at home, President Macron relishes the international stage, where he positions himself as the leader uniquely positioned to handle a particular sitting US president. Seven years after their last encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Trial of a Tragic Case
What led to the child of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with killing their two-week-old infant?
An End of a Global Aid Organization: Far From Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest disappointment was not unexpected.
The Unethical Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Mothers
When details about a medical experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread shock. But the full truth of what happened is still partially unclear.
The "Mozart" of the Attention Age
He's spent 24 hours in slime, two days underground – and showered vast amounts of cash to selected contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or acts of avant garde genius?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the prospect that their homeland may soon become uninhabitable. The urgent question is: To where are they going to go?
One Sorrowful Case of Childhood Homelessness
As I met a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still thought his situation might change for the better. I was tragically wrong.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Crucial Move
In the recent past, after spending decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he may possess the secret to who prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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