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As we reflect on the previous year, a selection of outstanding feature-length pieces emerges. These pieces probe intricate themes ranging from geopolitical intrigue and scientific revelations to profoundly human journeys.

A Mysterious Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Nation

A certain Russian novelist gained prominence in the nineties with sharp commentaries on authoritarianism. Although many of his writer contemporaries have faced censorship or fled the nation, he continues to sell millions of books. This raises a pressing query: Has he evolved into an supporter for the establishment?

Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Conflict

The account of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his sole way to escape prison was to join the government military. After fourteen years, his history as one of Assad's fighters might still put him in mortal danger.

The Bitter Feud Over Our Earliest Origins

The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as completely re-writing the history of our human race. However, not everyone was convinced. The subsequent bitter argument has consumed the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.

A UK Sect That Operated in Plain Sight

One woman was only a young girl when her household joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the appalling extent of mistreatment it had committed.

The Leader's Puzzling Stance on Human Rights

Many supporters expected that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's dedication to international law. Yet, the record over the past year has been strikingly mixed.

Breaking a Country's Identity

A documentary featuring a repentant con artist as she records unscrupulous individuals with covert recording poses thorny questions: Is she genuinely changed, and is the director's own motives?

The Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Darkest Scenes

From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has seen – and cleaned – it all. In their most challenging hours, individuals depend on him to restore normalcy.

Can an Famous Museum Weather an "Perfect Storm"?

Beset by debates over its collection, strained funding and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's premier cultural institution is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it repair its standing?

More Than "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Extreme Condition

Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has long lacked an reliable treatment end – until potentially now.

The Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Government

A violent extremist and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideas shape the highest echelons of the state.

The English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret

With his sharp mind and flawless reputation, it's little wonder that affluent individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to become uneasy.

The Small State That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Center

An incredibly rich Gulf state has transformed into a key force on the international scene, striving to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. What are behind this ambitious endeavor?

A Close-Up Look at a Leader Preparing for Global Battle

Deeply unpopular at domestically, the French leader enjoys the world stage, where he positions himself as the leader most equipped to handle a certain former American leader. 7 years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the summit.

Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Case

How did the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with killing their two-week-old infant?

The Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Far From Universal Regret

When efforts were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the world were surprised. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent disappointment was not unexpected.

The Unethical Mid-Century Study on South Asian Women

When information about a medical study in the 1960s became public, there was immense outrage. But the exact truth of the procedures is still partially contested.

The "Genius" of the Attention Age

He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and showered enormous amounts of cash to lucky participants. But are these videos simply very savvy entertainment – or acts of daring genius?

Life in a Country Endangered by the Rising Seas

With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is facing the reality that their homeland may in the near future become uninhabitable. The urgent issue is: To where are they supposed to go?

A Heartbreaking Case of Childhood Destitution

As I met a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still thought his life could change for the better. I was sadly wrong.

The International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Move

In 2020, after living decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he may hold the answers to who prevails in the global technological rivalry.

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