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As we reflect on the year gone by, a assortment of outstanding feature-length pieces shines. These pieces explore complex subjects ranging from political intrigue and scientific discoveries to deeply human stories.

A Enigmatic Novelist and the Conscience of a Country

An author gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with biting commentaries on autocratic rule. While several of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or fled the country, he continues to sell vast numbers of copies. It poses a pertinent query: Has the author evolved into an defender for the regime?

Survival and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Conflict

The tale of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his sole path to escape prison was to join the regime military. Following fourteen years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could now get him killed.

A Fierce Feud Over Our Earliest Beginnings

The finding of fossilised remains in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was heralded as completely changing the history of our human race. But, a faction was in agreement. The subsequent heated controversy has taken over the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.

A UK Cult That Operated in the Open

One woman was only a child when her household joined the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in uncover the disturbing breadth of abuse it had perpetrated.

A Leader's Unexpected Stance on International Law

Numerous supporters expected that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to international law. But, the record over the past year has been notably inconsistent.

Breaking a Country's Myth

A film featuring a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares corrupt individuals with covert recording asks difficult questions: Is this person really reformed, and is the filmmaker's own intentions?

A Person Who Cleans Britain's Most Difficult Scenes

From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has seen – and dealt with – everything. In their darkest times, people rely on him to bring back order.

Can an Iconic Museum Weather an "Perfect Storm"?

Burdened by colonial controversy, precarious funding and the revelation of an insider theft, the UK's number one museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its legacy?

Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Torture of Severe Condition

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

A Legacy of Extremism in Modern Government

A militant extremist and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideas permeate the uppermost echelons of government.

An British Gentleman With a Crooked Secret

With his sharp mind and flawless credentials, it's no surprise that wealthy individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to become wary.

The Tiny State That Became the World's Diplomatic Hub

An astonishingly wealthy Gulf state has risen as a significant force on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are behind this ambitious role?

A Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Summitry

Extremely disliked at home, President Macron enjoys the world stage, where he projects himself as the statesman best placed to deal with a certain sitting US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for battle.

During the Court Case of a Tragic Story

What led to the child of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her companion, charged with the death of their newborn baby?

An Dismantling of a Major Development Agency: Not Widespread Regret

When efforts were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the world were surprised. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent betrayal was far from unforeseen.

The Shocking 1960s Study on Indian Mothers

When details about a scientific experiment in the sixties became public, there was immense shock. But the precise truth of the procedures is still somewhat unclear.

A "Master" of the Online Age

He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days underground – and distributed huge sums of money to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply very savvy clickbait – or acts of artistic genius?

Life in a Country Endangered by the Rising Seas

With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's people is confronting the possibility that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The urgent question is: To where are they supposed to relocate?

A Tragic Story of Childhood Destitution

As I encountered a young boy he was 13 and without a home. Even then believed his situation might turn around. I was devastatingly wrong.

The Global AI Race and a Key Move

In 2020, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Now, he might hold the secret to who prevails in the worldwide AI race.

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