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Upon consider the past year, a curated list of outstanding feature-length stories shines. Such narratives delve into intricate topics including geopolitical machinations and historical discoveries to deeply human journeys.

A Puzzling Author and the Moral Fabric of a Country

An author became known in the 1990s with scathing satires on authoritarianism. While many of his writer peers have encountered censorship or left the country, he still move vast numbers of books. This prompts a pressing query: Has the author become an supporter for the Kremlin?

Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Conflict

The story of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his sole way out of prison was to join the government military. Following 14 years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might now cost him his life.

A Acrimonious Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Origins

The unearthing of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as radically rewriting the story of our species. Yet, not everyone was convinced. The resulting intense controversy has dominated the lives of scholars ever since.

The UK Sect That Operated in the Open

One woman was just a child when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the disturbing breadth of abuse it had perpetrated.

A Statesman's Curious Stance on Human Rights

A great many voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the the nation's commitment to international law. But, the performance over the first year in office has been notably mixed.

Challenging a Nation's Identity

A documentary following a remorseful con artist as she records corrupt clients with hidden cameras poses thorny queries: Is she genuinely reformed, and what are the filmmaker's true motives?

The Person Who Remediates Britain's Most Difficult Scenes

From murder scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has seen – and restored – everything. In their most challenging times, people depend on him to bring back peace.

Can an Renowned Museum Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?

Plagued by colonial controversy, difficult funding and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's number one museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Is it possible to restore its standing?

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

Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an reliable treatment remedy – until perhaps now.

The Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics

A militant extremist and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a political pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideas shape the very highest levels of the state.

An British Professional With a Crooked Side

With his keen intellect and sterling background, it's understandable that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their assets. Then they started to get wary.

A Small Nation That Emerged as the Global Mediation Center

An astonishingly wealthy Gulf state has become a significant force on the international scene, attempting to broker peace in some of the most intractable conflicts. What are fueling this unprecedented project?

An Close-Up View at a Leader Preparing for Global Summitry

Deeply disliked at home, President Macron thrives on the international arena, where he positions himself as the leader most equipped to deal with a particular former US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.

Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story

What led to the child of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with killing their newborn infant?

An End of a Major Aid Agency: Not Widespread Mourning

When efforts were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was far from unexpected.

The Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Women

When information about a scientific experiment in the sixties came to light, there was widespread shock. But the precise nature of the events remains somewhat shrouded.

The "Master" of the Online Economy

He's endured 24 hours in slime, two days buried alive – and showered vast amounts of money to selected participants. But are these stunts simply very clever clickbait – or works of avant garde genius?

Life in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Seas

With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's population is facing the possibility that their home may soon be submerged. The critical issue is: Where are they supposed to relocate?

A Heartbreaking Case of Youth Homelessness

When I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. Even then believed his life might change for the better. I was devastatingly wrong.

A Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Defection

In 2020, after spending decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he may possess the answers to which nation wins the global technological rivalry.

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