While we consider the previous year, a selection of remarkable feature-length stories emerges. Such pieces delve into complex topics including geopolitical intrigue and scientific revelations to deeply human stories.
The Puzzling Novelist and the Soul of a Country
Victor Pelevin became known in the 1990s with scathing commentaries on authoritarianism. While several of his literary contemporaries have faced censorship or fled the country, he still sell vast numbers of copies. It prompts a key query: Has the author evolved into an supporter for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The account of a young man, who at 18 was told that his sole route to escape prison was to join the regime military. After fourteen years, his history as one of Assad's soldiers may still get him killed.
The Fierce Argument Over Our Ancient Origins
The discovery of ancient bones in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was hailed as fundamentally rewriting the history of our species. But, some scholars was in agreement. The subsequent bitter argument has taken over the careers of researchers ever since.
A British Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in reveal the appalling breadth of abuse it had carried out.
The Prime Minister's Curious Stance on Human Rights
Many supporters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to international law. Yet, the record over the past year has been curiously mixed.
Shattering a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary tracking a repentant master criminal as she sets up corrupt individuals with covert recording poses complex queries: Is she genuinely a new person, and what are the director's true motives?
The Person Who Cleans the UK's Most Traumatic Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and restored – everything. In their most challenging times, people rely on him to bring back normalcy.
Can an Famous Institution Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, strained funding and the revelation of an insider theft, the UK's number one cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to salvage its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Extreme Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an consistent medical end – up until potentially now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideas influence the very highest levels of government.
The British Gentleman With a Dishonest Secret
With his sharp mind and flawless credentials, it's understandable that affluent individuals trusted him with their wealth. Then they started to become uneasy.
A Small State That Emerged as the Global Mediation Hub
An astonishingly wealthy Gulf state has become a key player on the international scene, striving to mediate some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are fueling this ambitious project?
An Close-Up Look at a Leader Gearing Up for International Battle
Deeply disliked at home, the French leader enjoys the international stage, where he presents himself as the statesman best placed to deal with a certain sitting US president. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Case
How did the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with killing their newborn baby?
An End of a Global Development Agency: Not Universal Regret
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was far from unforeseen.
A Disturbing 1960s Experiment on South Asian Women
When information about a medical study in the sixties came to light, there was immense anxiety. But the exact truth of the procedures is still somewhat contested.
A "Mozart" of the Attention Age
He's spent 24 hours in slime, 48 hours underground – and showered huge amounts of money to lucky contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or acts of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's population is confronting the prospect that their homeland may in the near future be submerged. The urgent issue is: To where are they supposed to go?
One Tragic Story of Youth Destitution
As I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. I still believed his life could turn around. I was tragically mistaken.
The International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Crucial Move
In 2020, after living half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he could hold the answers to who wins the global technological rivalry.
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