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While we look back on the past year, a selection of remarkable feature-length stories shines. These narratives probe multifaceted subjects from political intrigue and scientific discoveries to deeply personal sagas.

A Enigmatic Author and the Moral Fabric of a Nation

An author became known in the nineties with sharp critiques on autocratic rule. Whereas many of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or fled the nation, he continues to move vast numbers of books. It prompts a pressing query: Has the author turned into an defender for the Kremlin?

Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Devastating Conflict

The tale of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his only route out of incarceration was to enlist in the regime military. After fourteen years, his history as one of Assad's fighters could still get him killed.

A Acrimonious Feud Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings

The unearthing of fossilised bones in the Chadian desert in 2001 was hailed as fundamentally re-writing the history of our human race. Yet, a faction was convinced. The subsequent intense controversy has consumed the careers of researchers ever since.

The UK Cult That Hid in the Open

One woman was just a child when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped expose the disturbing extent of exploitation it had perpetrated.

A Statesman's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights

Many supporters expected that the former human rights lawyer would restore the Britain's dedication to human rights. Yet, the performance over the past year has been notably ambiguous.

Challenging a Country's Identity

A documentary featuring a repentant con artist as she records corrupt individuals with covert recording raises difficult queries: Is this person genuinely changed, and is the filmmaker's true motives?

A Man Who Cleans Britain's Most Difficult Scenes

From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and dealt with – it all. In their stickiest hours, families rely on him to bring back peace.

Will an Renowned Institution Endure an "Perfect Storm"?

Plagued by restitution claims, strained funding and the discovery of an internal thief, Britain's number one museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its standing?

More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Extreme Pregnancy

Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an consistent medical end – until perhaps now.

The Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Politics

A violent fanatic and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideology influence the uppermost echelons of government.

The English Professional With a Fraudulent Secret

With his keen intellect and impeccable background, it's little wonder that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Until they started to get wary.

A Small State That Became the Global Diplomatic Hub

An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has become a significant force on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most long-standing disputes. Which factors are driving this ambitious endeavor?

A Inside Look at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry

Deeply unpopular at domestically, President Macron relishes the international arena, where he presents himself as the leader uniquely positioned to manage a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for battle.

Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Case

What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with the death of their two-week-old infant?

An Dismantling of a Major Development Organization: Not Universal Regret

When efforts were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent disappointment was far from unforeseen.

A Disturbing 1960s Experiment on Indian Women

When information about a scientific experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was immense shock. But the precise story of the procedures remains somewhat unclear.

The "Genius" of the Attention Economy

He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and given away enormous sums of cash to lucky contestants. But are these productions simply very clever clickbait – or acts of daring brilliance?

Life in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean

With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is confronting the possibility that their islands may in the near future cease to exist. The critical question is: Where are they going to relocate?

A Tragic Case of Childhood Destitution

When I met a young boy he was 13 and homeless. I still believed his situation could turn around. That hope was devastatingly mistaken.

The International AI Race and a Crucial Defection

In 2020, after living half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he may possess the answers to which nation wins the worldwide AI race.

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