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While we consider the past year, a assortment of remarkable feature-length stories emerges. Such narratives explore intricate themes ranging from political machinations and scientific revelations to deeply personal sagas.

The Enigmatic Author and the Moral Fabric of a Country

Victor Pelevin became known in the 1990s with sharp commentaries on authoritarianism. Whereas numerous of his literary peers have faced censorship or left the country, he continues to sell vast numbers of copies. This prompts a key query: Has the author become an apologist for the Kremlin?

Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Conflict

The account of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole way to escape incarceration was to join the government military. Following fourteen long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could now cost him his life.

The Fierce Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings

The unearthing of ancient bones in the Djurab sands in 2001 was proclaimed as radically changing the story of our species. However, some scholars was convinced. The subsequent intense argument has consumed the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.

The UK Sect That Operated in Plain Sight

One woman was only a young girl when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the disturbing breadth of abuse it had committed.

A Leader's Curious Stance on Human Rights

A great many supporters anticipated that the prime minister would restore the the nation's dedication to human rights. But, the performance over the past year has been strikingly mixed.

Breaking a Nation's Myth

A film tracking a repentant master criminal as she sets up corrupt clients with hidden cameras poses thorny queries: Is this person truly a new person, and what are the filmmaker's own methods?

The Man Who Remediates Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes

From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – everything. In their stickiest hours, people rely on him to bring back order.

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

Beset by colonial controversy, precarious finances and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's number one museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it salvage its legacy?

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

Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries lacked an reliable treatment end – until perhaps now.

A Spectre of Extremism in Modern Politics

A violent fanatic and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology shape the highest levels of government.

An English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side

With his sharp intellect and sterling background, it's little wonder that wealthy clients trusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to become suspicious.

A Tiny State That Became the World's Diplomatic Center

An incredibly rich country has become a major actor on the international scene, working to broker peace in some of the most intractable disputes. Which factors are driving this ambitious role?

A Close-Up Look at a President Gearing Up for International Summitry

Deeply unpopular at domestically, President Macron relishes the international arena, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a certain former US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for the summit.

During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case

How did the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old baby?

The Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Not Universal Regret

When actions were made to wind down a major US development organization, many around the world were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest letdown was far from unexpected.

A Unethical Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Women

When information about a medical experiment in the 1960s became public, there was widespread anxiety. But the full truth of the events remains somewhat unclear.

A "Mozart" of the Online Age

He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and given away huge amounts of money to selected contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever entertainment – or acts of avant garde genius?

Existence in a Country Threatened by the Rising Ocean

With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's people is grappling with the prospect that their islands may in the near future be submerged. The critical question is: To where are they supposed to go?

A Tragic Case of Youth Homelessness

When I met Craig he was 13 and without a home. I still thought his life could change for the better. I was sadly wrong.

A International AI Race and a Crucial Defection

In the recent past, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Now, he could hold the secret to who wins the worldwide AI race.

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