Upon reflect on the past year, a assortment of exceptional feature-length stories emerges. These narratives explore multifaceted topics including geopolitical machinations and scientific discoveries to deeply human journeys.
The Puzzling Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Country
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the 1990s with biting satires on autocratic rule. Although numerous of his writer peers have faced suppression or fled the country, he continues to sell vast numbers of books. This prompts a key question: Has he turned into an defender for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his sole way out of incarceration was to join the regime military. Following 14 years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may now cost him his life.
The Fierce Dispute Over Our Earliest Origins
The unearthing of ancient remains in the Chadian desert in 2001 was heralded as completely rewriting the history of our human race. However, some scholars was persuaded. The subsequent heated controversy has taken over the careers of scholars ever since.
A British Religious Group That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the shocking breadth of exploitation it had perpetrated.
The Prime Minister's Curious Record on International Law
Many supporters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the the nation's dedication to human rights. But, the track record over the past year has been notably ambiguous.
Breaking a Country's Identity
A film featuring a repentant fraudster as she sets up corrupt individuals with covert recording poses difficult queries: Is this person genuinely reformed, and is the filmmaker's true intentions?
A Person Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Difficult Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and cleaned – everything. In their most challenging hours, families depend on him to restore peace.
Will an Renowned Museum Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by restitution claims, strained funding and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's premier cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Severe Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an effective treatment solution – until potentially now.
A Legacy of Extremism in Modern Politics
A militant extremist and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Now, his teachings permeate the highest levels of the state.
An British Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his sharp mind and impeccable reputation, it's no surprise that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to become uneasy.
The Tiny Nation That Became the Global Mediation Capital
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has risen as a key actor on the international scene, attempting to broker peace in some of the most complex disputes. What are behind this unprecedented role?
A Inside Look at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader relishes the world arena, where he projects himself as the leader best placed to handle a particular former American leader. 7 years after their last meeting, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Case
What led to the child of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with killing their newborn infant?
The End of a Major Development Agency: Far From Universal Regret
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest disappointment was not unforeseen.
A Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread shock. But the full story of what happened is still somewhat contested.
A "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and given away vast amounts of money to selected contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever entertainment – or acts of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Seas
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's people is facing the prospect that their homeland may in the near future be submerged. The urgent question is: To where are they going to go?
A Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Destitution
When I met Craig he was 13 and without a home. I still thought his situation might turn around. That hope was sadly mistaken.
The International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Defection
In 2020, after living half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Today, he may hold the secret to which nation prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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