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As we reflect on the past year, a assortment of remarkable feature-length pieces emerges. These narratives probe intricate topics including political intrigue and scientific revelations to profoundly human journeys.

The Mysterious Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Country

Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the 1990s with biting commentaries on power. While numerous of his literary contemporaries have faced suppression or left the nation, he still sell vast numbers of books. It raises a pertinent query: Has the author evolved into an supporter for the Kremlin?

Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Conflict

The story of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole path out of prison was to join the regime forces. Following fourteen long years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers may now get him killed.

A Fierce Argument Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings

The unearthing of fossilised bones in the Djurab desert in 2001 was heralded as radically re-writing the history of our human race. However, some scholars was in agreement. The resulting intense scholarly debate has taken over the careers of researchers ever since.

A British Religious Group That Operated in Plain Sight

Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped expose the disturbing breadth of mistreatment it had perpetrated.

A Statesman's Unexpected Record on International Law

Numerous voters expected that the prime minister would renew the UK's commitment to human rights. However, the record over the first year in office has been curiously inconsistent.

Challenging a Country's Identity

A documentary tracking a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares corrupt individuals with hidden cameras asks thorny questions: Is she truly reformed, and what are the director's true methods?

The Person Who Cleans the UK's Most Difficult Stains

From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and dealt with – it all. In their most challenging moments, families rely on him to bring back normalcy.

Will an Famous Institution Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?

Beset by colonial controversy, precarious finances and the exposure of an internal thief, Britain's number one museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its standing?

More Than "Morning Sickness": The Torture of Extreme Condition

Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries lacked an reliable medical solution – up until possibly now.

The Legacy of Extremism in Contemporary Politics

A violent extremist and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideas permeate the uppermost echelons of the state.

An British Professional With a Fraudulent Secret

With his keen intellect and flawless reputation, it's little wonder that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Until they started to get suspicious.

A Small State That Emerged as the World's Mediation Hub

An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has become a significant actor on the international scene, striving to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are behind this unprecedented role?

An Close-Up Look at a President Preparing for Global Summitry

Deeply disliked at domestically, President Macron thrives on the world arena, where he positions himself as the leader best placed to manage a particular sitting American leader. 7 years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.

During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case

How did the child of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her partner, charged with killing their two-week-old baby?

An Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Far From Universal Mourning

When efforts were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was far from unforeseen.

The Unethical 1960s Study on Indian Mothers

When information about a medical study in the sixties came to light, there was widespread anxiety. But the full nature of the procedures remains somewhat contested.

The "Mozart" of the Online Age

He's endured 24 hours in slime, two days underground – and distributed huge sums of money to selected participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever entertainment – or acts of artistic brilliance?

Life in a Country Endangered by the Rising Seas

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

A Tragic Story of Childhood Destitution

As I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then hoped his situation might change for the better. That hope was sadly wrong.

A Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Crucial Defection

In the recent past, after spending half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he may possess the key to who prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.

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