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As we consider the year gone by, a selection of exceptional feature-length pieces emerges. Such narratives explore complex subjects from political intrigue and scientific revelations to profoundly human stories.

The Puzzling Novelist and the Soul of a Country

An author became known in the nineties with sharp satires on power. While several of his writer peers have encountered censorship or left the nation, he continues to sell vast numbers of books. This raises a pressing question: Has the author become an supporter for the establishment?

Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Conflict

The account of a young man, who at 18 was told that his only route out of prison was to enlist in the government forces. After fourteen years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might now cost him his life.

A Acrimonious Argument Over Our Earliest Origins

The unearthing of ancient remains in the Chadian sands in 2001 was heralded as fundamentally re-writing the story of our human race. But, some scholars was convinced. The subsequent bitter scholarly debate has consumed the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.

A UK Cult That Hid in Plain Sight

Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her household joined the a religious community. As an adult, she helped uncover the shocking scale of mistreatment it had perpetrated.

The Prime Minister's Curious Record on Human Rights

Many voters anticipated that the prime minister would reaffirm the Britain's commitment to international law. Yet, the track record over the first year in office has been curiously ambiguous.

Shattering a Nation's Myth

A documentary featuring a remorseful master criminal as she records corrupt clients with hidden cameras raises complex queries: Is this person really reformed, and what are the director's own methods?

A Man Who Remediates the UK's Darkest Scenes

From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their stickiest moments, individuals depend on him to restore peace.

Can an Famous Museum Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?

Plagued by restitution claims, strained finances and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's premier museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its standing?

Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Severe Condition

Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries been without an reliable treatment solution – up until perhaps now.

A Legacy of Extremism in Contemporary Politics

A militant fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. Today, his ideology permeate the very highest levels of government.

An British Gentleman With a Dishonest Secret

With his keen intellect and sterling reputation, it's little wonder that affluent clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to get wary.

The Small State That Became the Global Diplomatic Hub

An extremely rich Gulf state has risen as a major force on the international scene, attempting to broker peace in some of the most long-standing conflicts. Which factors are behind this unprecedented project?

A Inside Look at a Leader Preparing for International Battle

Extremely disliked at home, President Macron enjoys the international arena, where he presents himself as the statesman best placed to manage a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he readied himself for the fray.

Inside the Trial of a Tragic Story

What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with killing their newborn baby?

An End of a Global Aid Agency: Far From Widespread Mourning

When actions were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was not unforeseen.

The Unethical 1960s Experiment on Indian Women

When information about a scientific experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was immense anxiety. But the exact truth of the procedures remains somewhat contested.

The "Master" of the Attention Economy

He's endured 24 hours in slime, two days underground – and given away enormous amounts of cash to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever entertainment – or works of daring genius?

Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Seas

With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is confronting the reality that their home may soon become uninhabitable. The critical issue is: Where are they supposed to go?

A Tragic Story of Youth Destitution

As I encountered a young boy he was 13 and homeless. Even then thought his situation might turn around. I was tragically wrong.

A Global AI Competition and a Key Move

In 2020, after living half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he might possess the secret to which nation prevails in the global technological rivalry.

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