As we look back on the previous year, a selection of remarkable feature-length stories shines. These pieces explore multifaceted topics ranging from political machinations and historical discoveries to profoundly personal journeys.
A Mysterious Novelist and the Soul of a Nation
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the nineties with biting critiques on authoritarianism. While several of his writer contemporaries have faced censorship or left the country, he continues to move millions of books. It raises a pertinent query: Has he evolved into an defender for the establishment?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The tale of Mustafa, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his only way to escape prison was to join the government military. Following fourteen long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could still get him killed.
A Acrimonious Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was hailed as fundamentally re-writing the narrative of our species. However, a faction was convinced. The subsequent intense scholarly debate has consumed the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A British Religious Group That Operated in the Open
One woman was only a child when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the shocking extent of abuse it had carried out.
The Leader's Curious Stance on International Law
Numerous supporters expected that the former human rights lawyer would renew the the nation's dedication to international law. However, the record over the first year in office has been strikingly mixed.
Challenging a Country's Self-Image
A documentary following a repentant fraudster as she records unscrupulous individuals with covert recording poses complex questions: Is this person truly a new person, and is the director's true intentions?
A Person Who Remediates Britain's Most Difficult Stains
From murder scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and dealt with – it all. In their most challenging times, people rely on him to bring back order.
Will an Renowned Museum Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by restitution claims, precarious funding and the revelation of an internal thief, the UK's number one museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Severe Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an effective treatment end – until possibly now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A violent extremist and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his teachings permeate the highest levels of the state.
An British Professional With a Fraudulent Side
With his brilliant mind and flawless background, it's no surprise that affluent clients entrusted him with their wealth. Then they started to become suspicious.
The Tiny State That Became the World's Diplomatic Center
An astonishingly wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a major force on the world stage, striving to solve some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are behind this ambitious role?
A Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for International Battle
Deeply unpopular at domestically, the French leader relishes the world stage, where he projects himself as the leader uniquely positioned to manage a particular former American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a writer joined him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Case
How did the child of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with killing their two-week-old baby?
An End of a Major Aid Organization: Not Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was far from unforeseen.
A Unethical Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When details about a medical experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread anxiety. But the precise truth of the events is still somewhat shrouded.
The "Master" of the Online Age
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and showered enormous amounts of cash to lucky participants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever entertainment – or works of daring brilliance?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is confronting the reality that their home may soon become uninhabitable. The critical question is: To where are they supposed to go?
A Tragic Story of Youth Homelessness
When I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. I still believed his life might improve. I was sadly wrong.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Move
In 2020, after spending decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he may hold the key to which nation prevails in the global AI race.
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