As we reflect on the previous year, a curated list of outstanding feature-length stories emerges. These pieces explore multifaceted topics including political machinations and historical discoveries to deeply personal sagas.
A Enigmatic Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the nineties with scathing commentaries on authoritarianism. Although several of his literary contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the nation, he still move millions of books. This raises a key question: Has he turned into an defender for the establishment?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was told that his only way to escape incarceration was to enlist in the regime military. After fourteen long years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers could now cost him his life.
A Acrimonious Feud Over Our Ancient Origins
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in 2001 was proclaimed as radically changing the narrative of our human race. However, some scholars was persuaded. The ensuing intense argument has taken over the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A British Religious Group That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her family joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the shocking scale of abuse it had carried out.
A Leader's Curious Record on Human Rights
Numerous supporters expected that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to human rights. However, the record over the past year has been curiously ambiguous.
Challenging a Country's Identity
A film tracking a repentant fraudster as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with covert recording asks difficult questions: Is she really changed, and what are the filmmaker's own methods?
A Person Who Remediates Britain's Darkest Scenes
From murder scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and restored – everything. In their darkest hours, families depend on him to bring back normalcy.
Will an Renowned Museum Survive an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, precarious funding and the revelation of an internal thief, the UK's leading museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it repair its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Torture of Severe Pregnancy
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has long been without an effective medical end – up until perhaps now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Government
A militant extremist and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. Now, his ideology permeate the uppermost levels of the state.
The English Gentleman With a Dishonest Secret
With his sharp intellect and sterling credentials, it's understandable that affluent clients entrusted him with their assets. Until they started to become uneasy.
A Small Nation That Became the Global Diplomatic Capital
An extremely wealthy country has risen as a significant player on the international scene, working to solve some of the most intractable disputes. Which factors are fueling this ambitious project?
An Inside View at a President Preparing for International Battle
Deeply disliked at domestically, the French leader thrives on the international arena, where he positions himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a certain sitting American leader. Seven years after their last encounter, a writer joined him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the child of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with the death of their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Global Aid Organization: Far From Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was not unforeseen.
A Shocking Mid-Century Study on Indian Mothers
When information about a scientific study in the sixties became public, there was immense shock. But the exact truth of the procedures is still somewhat unclear.
A "Master" of the Attention Economy
He's endured 24 hours in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and given away vast amounts of money to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever entertainment – or works of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is grappling with the possibility that their islands may in the near future be submerged. The urgent question is: Where are they going to go?
A Tragic Case of Childhood Destitution
As I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. I still believed his life might turn around. That hope was devastatingly mistaken.
The International AI Competition and a Crucial Defection
In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he may hold the key to who prevails in the global AI race.
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