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While we reflect on the year gone by, a assortment of outstanding feature-length pieces emerges. Such narratives explore multifaceted topics including geopolitical machinations and historical revelations to deeply human sagas.

The Mysterious Novelist and the Soul of a Country

Victor Pelevin became known in the post-Soviet era with scathing commentaries on power. While many of his literary peers have faced suppression or left the nation, he still sell vast numbers of books. This raises a key query: Has the author become an supporter for the regime?

Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Conflict

The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was told that his sole route to escape prison was to enlist in the government military. After 14 long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters may still get him killed.

The Fierce Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings

The finding of fossilised remains in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as radically rewriting the story of our species. However, not everyone was convinced. The subsequent intense controversy has taken over the careers of scholars ever since.

The British Cult That Operated in the Open

One woman was only a young girl when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the disturbing breadth of abuse it had committed.

A Leader's Puzzling Stance on Human Rights

Numerous supporters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's commitment to international law. But, the track record over the past year has been strikingly inconsistent.

Shattering a Nation's Self-Image

A documentary featuring a remorseful con artist as she ensnares corrupt clients with covert recording poses difficult queries: Is she genuinely a new person, and what are the director's own methods?

The Man Who Remediates the UK's Darkest Scenes

From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and restored – it all. In their darkest moments, families depend on him to restore normalcy.

Will an Renowned Museum Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?

Plagued by debates over its collection, strained finances and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's leading cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its reputation?

Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Extreme Condition

Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has long lacked an consistent treatment solution – until possibly now.

A Legacy of Extremism in Modern Government

A militant extremist and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideology permeate the very highest levels of the state.

An English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret

With his brilliant intellect and flawless credentials, it's no surprise that affluent clients trusted him with their wealth. Then they began to become uneasy.

A Tiny State That Became the Global Diplomatic Capital

An extremely wealthy country has transformed into a major actor on the world stage, striving to solve some of the most intractable disputes. Which factors are fueling this ambitious project?

An Inside Look at a Leader Preparing for International Summitry

Deeply unpopular at home, the French leader relishes the international stage, where he presents himself as the leader uniquely positioned to manage a certain sitting US president. Seven years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he readied himself for battle.

During the Trial of a Tragic Case

How did the child of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with killing their newborn baby?

An End of a Major Development Organization: Far From Widespread Mourning

When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent disappointment was far from unforeseen.

A Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Mothers

When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s became public, there was immense outrage. But the full nature of the events is still somewhat unclear.

The "Genius" of the Attention Economy

He's spent a full day in slime, two days buried alive – and distributed vast sums of money to lucky participants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of avant garde brilliance?

Life in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Seas

With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the possibility that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The critical issue is: To where are they supposed to go?

One Sorrowful Case of Youth Destitution

As I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. Even then believed his life might improve. That hope was sadly misplaced.

A Global AI Race and a Crucial Defection

In the recent past, after spending decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he might possess the secret to which nation wins the worldwide technological rivalry.

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