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Upon look back on the previous year, a selection of exceptional feature-length pieces shines. These accounts delve into intricate subjects from geopolitical intrigue and historical discoveries to deeply personal sagas.

The Puzzling Author and the Soul of a Nation

An author rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with scathing satires on authoritarianism. Whereas numerous of his literary peers have faced suppression or fled the country, he continues to sell millions of books. This poses a pertinent question: Has he become an supporter for the regime?

Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Civil War

The story of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only path out of prison was to join the regime forces. After fourteen long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters could still get him killed.

A Acrimonious Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings

The discovery of fossilised bones in the Djurab sands in 2001 was heralded as completely rewriting the narrative of our human race. Yet, not everyone was in agreement. The subsequent bitter controversy has taken over the careers of scholars ever since.

The British Cult That Operated in Plain Sight

Philippa Barnes was just a child when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the appalling scale of abuse it had committed.

A Prime Minister's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights

Many followers expected that the prime minister would renew the Britain's commitment to international law. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been strikingly inconsistent.

Breaking a Nation's Self-Image

A documentary tracking a remorseful master criminal as she ensnares corrupt individuals with hidden cameras asks difficult questions: Is this person genuinely a new person, and what are the filmmaker's own intentions?

A Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes

From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and cleaned – everything. In their darkest times, families rely on him to restore normalcy.

Will an Renowned Museum Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?

Plagued by debates over its collection, difficult finances and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's premier cultural institution is in deep trouble. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its standing?

More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Severe Condition

Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries lacked an consistent treatment end – until perhaps now.

The Spectre of Extremism in Contemporary Politics

A militant extremist and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a political pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideology permeate the highest echelons of government.

An British Gentleman With a Crooked Secret

With his sharp intellect and flawless credentials, it's little wonder that wealthy clients entrusted him with their assets. Until they began to become suspicious.

The Small State That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Capital

An extremely wealthy Gulf state has risen as a key actor on the world stage, working to solve some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are behind this unprecedented project?

An Close-Up View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle

Deeply disliked at home, President Macron thrives on the world stage, where he presents himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a particular sitting American leader. 7 years after their last meeting, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the fray.

During the Court Case of a Tragic Story

How did the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with killing their newborn infant?

An Dismantling of a Major Aid Agency: Far From Universal Regret

When actions were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the world were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest letdown was not unforeseen.

The Shocking Mid-Century Study on Indian Mothers

When information about a scientific study in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread outrage. But the precise story of the events is still partially contested.

The "Mozart" of the Attention Age

He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and given away enormous sums of cash to selected participants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of artistic genius?

Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas

With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's population is facing the possibility that their home may in the near future be submerged. The pressing question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?

A Sorrowful Story of Youth Destitution

As I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still believed his situation could improve. That hope was devastatingly misplaced.

The International AI Competition and a Crucial Defection

In 2020, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he could hold the secret to which nation wins the worldwide AI race.

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