Upon consider the year gone by, a assortment of outstanding feature-length stories shines. These narratives explore multifaceted subjects including geopolitical intrigue and historical revelations to deeply human stories.
A Mysterious Author and the Soul of a Country
An author rose to fame in the 1990s with scathing satires on autocratic rule. Whereas many of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or fled the country, he still move vast numbers of books. It poses a key query: Has the author become an apologist for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The story of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his only path to escape prison was to enlist in the government military. After fourteen long years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters could now cost him his life.
A Bitter Feud Over Our Earliest Origins
The unearthing of ancient remains in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as fundamentally changing the history of our human race. Yet, not everyone was in agreement. The ensuing heated scholarly debate has consumed the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her household joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in reveal the disturbing breadth of abuse it had carried out.
A Leader's Curious Stance on Human Rights
Numerous supporters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would renew the Britain's dedication to international law. But, the track record over the past year has been strikingly inconsistent.
Challenging a Country's Identity
A documentary featuring a repentant master criminal as she ensnares corrupt individuals with hidden cameras poses complex queries: Is she really reformed, and is the director's true intentions?
A Person Who Remediates the UK's Darkest Stains
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and restored – everything. In their darkest times, individuals rely on him to restore peace.
Can an Famous Institution Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, strained finances and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's leading museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its standing?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Extreme Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an effective treatment remedy – up until perhaps now.
The Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A militant fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his teachings permeate the highest levels of the state.
An British Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his keen mind and flawless credentials, it's little wonder that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to become wary.
A Tiny State That Emerged as the Global Mediation Center
An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has become a significant actor on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most intractable conflicts. What are behind this unprecedented role?
An Close-Up Look at a President Gearing Up for Global Battle
Deeply unpopular at domestically, the French leader relishes the international stage, where he presents himself as the leader uniquely positioned to manage a particular sitting US president. Seven years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he prepared for battle.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Story
How did the child of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Global Development Agency: Not Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was not unforeseen.
A Unethical 1960s Study on Indian Mothers
When information about a scientific study in the sixties became public, there was widespread anxiety. But the full story of the procedures is still partially shrouded.
A "Genius" of the Online Economy
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and showered enormous amounts of cash to selected participants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever entertainment – or acts of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's population is facing the reality that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The urgent question is: To where are they going to relocate?
A Tragic Case of Youth Destitution
As I encountered a young boy he was 13 and without a home. Even then hoped his situation might change for the better. I was devastatingly wrong.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after living decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Now, he could hold the secret to who wins the worldwide AI race.
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