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Upon reflect on the previous year, a curated list of remarkable feature-length pieces emerges. These pieces delve into intricate topics including geopolitical intrigue and scientific revelations to profoundly personal stories.

A Puzzling Novelist and the Conscience of a Nation

A certain Russian novelist became known in the post-Soviet era with scathing critiques on autocratic rule. Whereas many of his literary contemporaries have faced suppression or fled the country, he still sell vast numbers of books. It poses a key question: Has he turned into an supporter for the establishment?

Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Conflict

The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his sole way out of incarceration was to join the regime military. After 14 years, his history as one of Assad's soldiers could now cost him his life.

The Bitter Dispute Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings

The finding of ancient bones in the Chadian sands in 2001 was proclaimed as radically changing the story of our species. But, some scholars was persuaded. The resulting bitter controversy has dominated the lives of scholars ever since.

A British Cult That Hid in the Open

Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in uncover the shocking breadth of abuse it had perpetrated.

The Statesman's Puzzling Stance on Human Rights

Numerous voters expected that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's dedication to international law. Yet, the performance over the first year in office has been notably inconsistent.

Breaking a Country's Self-Image

A documentary following a remorseful fraudster as she sets up unscrupulous clients with covert recording asks complex questions: Is she genuinely reformed, and is the director's true intentions?

The Person Who Cleans the UK's Most Difficult Stains

From murder scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and restored – it all. In their most challenging times, individuals turn to him to restore peace.

Can an Iconic Museum Endure an "Perfect Storm"?

Plagued by colonial controversy, strained funding and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's leading museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to restore its reputation?

Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Agony of Severe Pregnancy

Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long lacked an consistent treatment solution – up until possibly now.

The Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics

A militant fanatic and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideology influence the very highest echelons of the state.

The British Professional With a Dishonest Secret

With his brilliant intellect and impeccable background, it's no surprise that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their wealth. Then they started to become uneasy.

The Tiny State That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Capital

An incredibly rich country has become a significant actor on the international scene, working to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are driving this unprecedented project?

An Inside View at a Leader Preparing for Global Summitry

Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron enjoys the world arena, where he positions himself as the leader best placed to deal with a certain sitting US president. Seven years after their previous meeting, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for the summit.

Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case

What led to the child of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, charged with killing their two-week-old baby?

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

When actions were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was not unexpected.

A Disturbing Mid-Century Study on Indian Mothers

When information about a medical experiment in the 1960s became public, there was immense shock. But the full story of the events is still partially shrouded.

The "Genius" of the Attention Economy

He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and showered vast sums of cash to lucky contestants. But are these videos simply very savvy clickbait – or works of daring genius?

Existence in a Country Threatened by the Rising Ocean

With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is confronting the reality that their home may in the near future be submerged. The urgent issue is: Where are they going to relocate?

A Sorrowful Case of Youth Destitution

As I encountered Craig he was thirteen and homeless. I still believed his situation could turn around. That hope was sadly misplaced.

The Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Defection

In the recent past, after living half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he may hold the secret to who prevails in the global AI race.

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