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While we consider the previous year, a assortment of remarkable feature-length stories shines. Such narratives explore complex subjects including political intrigue and historical revelations to deeply human stories.

The Mysterious Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Nation

Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the 1990s with sharp commentaries on authoritarianism. Whereas numerous of his writer contemporaries have faced suppression or fled the country, he continues to sell millions of copies. It poses a pertinent query: Has the author become an apologist for the Kremlin?

Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Brutal Conflict

The tale of a young man, who at 18 was told that his sole route out of incarceration was to join the regime forces. After fourteen years, his past as one of Assad's fighters may now put him in mortal danger.

The Fierce Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Origins

The finding of ancient bones in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was heralded as radically rewriting the history of our species. Yet, some scholars was in agreement. The resulting bitter controversy has dominated the lives of scholars ever since.

A British Sect That Hid in the Open

Philippa Barnes was only a child when her household became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the disturbing breadth of mistreatment it had perpetrated.

A Leader's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights

A great many supporters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the the nation's dedication to international law. Yet, the performance over the past year has been notably mixed.

Breaking a Nation's Identity

A film featuring a repentant master criminal as she records unscrupulous clients with covert recording raises complex questions: Is she genuinely reformed, and what are the director's own motives?

The Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Darkest Scenes

From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging times, families depend on him to bring back normalcy.

Will an Renowned Museum Survive an "Perfect Storm"?

Beset by colonial controversy, strained funding and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's leading museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its reputation?

Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Torture of Severe Pregnancy

Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an reliable medical end – until potentially now.

A Spectre of Extremism in Modern Politics

A violent extremist and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology influence the very highest echelons of government.

An English Gentleman With a Dishonest Side

With his sharp mind and sterling background, it's no surprise that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to become wary.

The Small Nation That Became the Global Mediation Hub

An incredibly wealthy country has transformed into a key actor on the international scene, working to broker peace in some of the most intractable conflicts. What are driving this unprecedented endeavor?

A Inside View at a President Gearing Up for International Battle

Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron thrives on the world stage, where he presents himself as the leader most equipped to manage a particular former American leader. 7 years after their last encounter, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.

Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story

What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, charged with the death of their newborn baby?

An Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Not Universal Mourning

When efforts were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was not unexpected.

The Disturbing Mid-Century Study on Indian Mothers

When information about a scientific experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread shock. But the exact nature of what happened is still partially unclear.

The "Genius" of the Online Economy

He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days underground – and distributed huge sums of money to lucky participants. But are these videos simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or works of artistic genius?

Life in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Seas

With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's population is facing the prospect that their homeland may soon cease to exist. The pressing issue is: Where are they going to go?

One Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Destitution

When I met a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still hoped his situation might turn around. That hope was devastatingly wrong.

The International AI Competition and a Key Move

In the recent past, after spending decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he could possess the key to who wins the global AI race.

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