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As we consider the year gone by, a curated list of outstanding feature-length pieces shines. Such pieces explore multifaceted topics including geopolitical machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly personal sagas.

A Enigmatic Author and the Conscience of a Nation

Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the 1990s with sharp commentaries on authoritarianism. While several of his literary contemporaries have encountered suppression or fled the nation, he continues to move millions of copies. This prompts a key question: Has he turned into an supporter for the Kremlin?

Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Civil War

The story of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his sole path out of prison was to join the government forces. After 14 years, his history as one of Assad's fighters may still cost him his life.

The Fierce Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings

The unearthing of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in 2001 was hailed as fundamentally changing the history of our human race. However, a faction was convinced. The resulting bitter controversy has taken over the careers of researchers ever since.

A UK Religious Group That Hid in Plain Sight

One woman was just a child when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the shocking extent of exploitation it had carried out.

The Statesman's Puzzling Stance on Human Rights

A great many voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would restore the the nation's commitment to human rights. However, the record over the first year in office has been strikingly ambiguous.

Shattering a Country's Myth

A documentary following a repentant fraudster as she ensnares corrupt clients with covert recording poses difficult queries: Is this person truly changed, and what are the director's own intentions?

A Man Who Cleans Britain's Darkest Stains

From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and cleaned – everything. In their stickiest moments, individuals depend on him to restore normalcy.

Will an Famous Museum Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?

Plagued by colonial controversy, difficult funding and the revelation of an internal thief, the UK's premier museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it restore its legacy?

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

Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an effective treatment solution – until perhaps now.

The Spectre of Extremism in Modern Politics

A violent fanatic and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideology shape the highest echelons of the state.

An English Professional With a Crooked Secret

With his keen intellect and flawless reputation, it's little wonder that affluent individuals entrusted him with their assets. Then they began to become uneasy.

The Small State That Became the World's Mediation Hub

An incredibly rich country has transformed into a major force on the world stage, attempting to broker peace in some of the most intractable conflicts. What are fueling this ambitious endeavor?

An Close-Up Look at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry

Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron enjoys the international arena, where he presents himself as the statesman best placed to deal with a certain former American leader. 7 years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for the summit.

During the Trial of a Tragic Story

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

The End of a Major Aid Agency: Far From Universal Mourning

When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was not unexpected.

A Shocking Mid-Century Study on South Asian Women

When details about a medical experiment in the 1960s became public, there was widespread outrage. But the precise story of the events is still somewhat contested.

A "Master" of the Online Age

He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and distributed vast sums of cash to selected participants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever clickbait – or acts of artistic brilliance?

Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas

With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's population is confronting the prospect that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The urgent issue is: Where are they going to go?

A Tragic Case of Youth Homelessness

When I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then believed his life might change for the better. I was devastatingly misplaced.

A International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Defection

In the recent past, after living half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Today, he could hold the key to which nation prevails in the global AI race.

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