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While we consider the year gone by, a assortment of remarkable feature-length pieces emerges. Such pieces probe intricate themes from political machinations and scientific discoveries to deeply human journeys.

A Enigmatic Novelist and the Conscience of a Nation

An author became known in the 1990s with scathing satires on power. While several of his literary peers have encountered suppression or left the nation, he continues to move millions of books. This prompts a key query: Has the author turned into an defender for the establishment?

Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Devastating Civil War

The story of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole path to escape incarceration was to join the government forces. After 14 long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could now put him in mortal danger.

The Acrimonious Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Origins

The finding of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was heralded as fundamentally changing the narrative of our species. But, some scholars was in agreement. The subsequent heated argument has taken over the careers of researchers ever since.

The British Cult That Operated in Plain Sight

Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her household joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped expose the shocking breadth of mistreatment it had perpetrated.

The Leader's Puzzling Record on Human Rights

A great many voters expected that the former human rights lawyer would renew the the nation's commitment to international law. But, the track record over the past year has been notably mixed.

Breaking a Country's Identity

A film following a repentant con artist as she records corrupt individuals with hidden cameras asks complex questions: Is she genuinely a new person, and is the director's true intentions?

A Person Who Cleans Britain's Most Difficult Scenes

From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and restored – it all. In their stickiest moments, people rely on him to restore normalcy.

Will an Famous Institution Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?

Burdened by debates over its collection, precarious finances and the revelation of an insider theft, the UK's premier museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it repair its standing?

More Than "Morning Sickness": A Torture of Severe Condition

Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long lacked an consistent treatment remedy – up until possibly now.

The Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Politics

A militant fanatic and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. Today, his ideology shape the very highest echelons of government.

The British Gentleman With a Dishonest Side

With his sharp intellect and impeccable background, it's understandable that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their assets. Until they began to become suspicious.

The Small State That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Center

An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has risen as a major actor on the world stage, attempting to solve some of the most long-standing disputes. Which factors are fueling this ambitious endeavor?

An Close-Up Look at a President Gearing Up for Global Battle

Extremely unpopular at home, President Macron enjoys the international stage, where he presents himself as the leader best placed to manage a particular sitting US president. Seven years after their last meeting, a writer joined him as he prepared for the summit.

Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case

What led to the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with killing their newborn infant?

The End of a Major Development Agency: Not Universal Regret

When efforts were made to dismantle a major US aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was not unforeseen.

A Shocking 1960s Experiment on South Asian Mothers

When information about a scientific study in the 1960s became public, there was immense outrage. But the exact story of what happened remains somewhat contested.

A "Genius" of the Attention Economy

He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and distributed huge sums of cash to lucky contestants. But are these productions simply very clever entertainment – or works of avant garde brilliance?

Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Ocean

With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's population is grappling with the reality that their home may in the near future be submerged. The critical question is: Where are they going to relocate?

One Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Destitution

When I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. Even then thought his situation could turn around. I was tragically wrong.

The International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Defection

In 2020, after living decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he could hold the answers to which nation wins the worldwide technological rivalry.

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