Upon consider the past year, a assortment of outstanding feature-length pieces shines. These pieces delve into intricate subjects from political intrigue and scientific discoveries to profoundly personal sagas.
The Enigmatic Author and the Soul of a Country
An author gained prominence in the nineties with biting satires on authoritarianism. While many of his writer peers have faced censorship or fled the country, he continues to sell vast numbers of books. This prompts a key query: Has he evolved into an defender for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his sole route out of incarceration was to join the government military. Following fourteen years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might still cost him his life.
A Bitter Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was heralded as fundamentally changing the story of our species. However, a faction was persuaded. The subsequent bitter controversy has taken over the careers of scholars ever since.
A British Religious Group That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was just a young girl when her household joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped expose the disturbing scale of abuse it had carried out.
The Prime Minister's Curious Record on Human Rights
Numerous followers expected that the prime minister would restore the UK's commitment to international law. However, the record over the past year has been curiously ambiguous.
Challenging a Country's Self-Image
A documentary following a repentant fraudster as she records unscrupulous individuals with covert recording raises complex queries: Is this person genuinely changed, and is the director's true methods?
A Person Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Difficult Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and dealt with – it all. In their most challenging hours, individuals turn to him to restore peace.
Can an Renowned Institution Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by restitution claims, difficult finances and the exposure of an internal thief, Britain's premier cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its standing?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries been without an consistent medical end – until possibly now.
The Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A violent fanatic and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his teachings permeate the very highest echelons of the state.
The English Professional With a Crooked Side
With his keen intellect and flawless reputation, it's understandable that wealthy individuals trusted him with their wealth. Then they began to become suspicious.
A Small State That Became the Global Diplomatic Center
An extremely wealthy country has transformed into a key actor on the international scene, working to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are behind this unprecedented role?
An Close-Up Look at a Leader Gearing Up for International Battle
Extremely unpopular at domestically, the French leader thrives on the international stage, where he presents himself as the leader best placed to deal with a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the child of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with the death of their newborn infant?
An End of a Major Development Agency: Not Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.
The Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Women
When information about a scientific study in the 1960s became public, there was immense anxiety. But the full story of the events is still partially shrouded.
The "Mozart" of the Attention Economy
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and given away enormous amounts of cash to lucky participants. But are these videos simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or works of artistic genius?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's population is facing the possibility that their home may soon become uninhabitable. The critical issue is: To where are they going to relocate?
A Tragic Story of Youth Homelessness
When I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. I still believed his situation could turn around. I was sadly mistaken.
The International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after living decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he could possess the secret to who prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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