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Upon reflect on the past year, a assortment of remarkable feature-length stories shines. Such accounts probe multifaceted themes ranging from geopolitical machinations and historical discoveries to profoundly human stories.

A Enigmatic Novelist and the Soul of a Country

Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with sharp satires on authoritarianism. While several of his literary contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the country, he still move vast numbers of copies. This poses a key query: Has the author become an apologist for the establishment?

Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Civil War

The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole path out of prison was to join the government forces. Following 14 years, his past as one of Assad's soldiers could now get him killed.

A Fierce Feud Over Our Earliest Origins

The discovery of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was heralded as radically changing the narrative of our species. Yet, a faction was in agreement. The subsequent bitter argument has dominated the careers of researchers ever since.

The UK Sect That Hid in the Open

One woman was only a child when her family joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped expose the appalling scale of abuse it had carried out.

The Statesman's Puzzling Stance on Human Rights

A great many voters expected that the former human rights lawyer would restore the Britain's dedication to human rights. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been notably ambiguous.

Breaking a Country's Myth

A film featuring a remorseful master criminal as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras raises complex queries: Is this person truly a new person, and what are the filmmaker's true methods?

The Person Who Remediates the UK's Most Difficult Scenes

From crime scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging moments, people rely on him to bring back normalcy.

Can an Renowned Museum Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?

Beset by debates over its collection, difficult finances and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's number one museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its standing?

More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Severe Condition

Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries lacked an effective treatment remedy – up until potentially now.

The Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Government

A militant extremist and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology influence the uppermost levels of the state.

An British Professional With a Dishonest Side

With his brilliant intellect and flawless background, it's little wonder that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their wealth. Until they started to become uneasy.

A Small Nation That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Center

An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a major force on the world stage, attempting to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are behind this ambitious role?

An Close-Up Look at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Summitry

Deeply disliked at home, the French leader thrives on the international arena, where he projects himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a particular former US president. 7 years after their last meeting, 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 find herself at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with killing their two-week-old infant?

The Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Not Universal Regret

When actions were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was not unexpected.

A Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Women

When information about a medical study in the sixties came to light, there was immense shock. But the exact story of the procedures is still somewhat contested.

The "Genius" of the Attention Economy

He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and given away huge amounts of money to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply very savvy entertainment – or works of daring brilliance?

Life in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas

With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's people is grappling with the reality that their homeland may in the near future become uninhabitable. The pressing issue is: To where are they going to go?

One Tragic Case of Youth Destitution

When I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. I still believed his situation could change for the better. That hope was devastatingly wrong.

The International AI Competition and a Pivotal Move

In 2020, after spending decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he could possess the secret to which nation prevails in the worldwide AI race.

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