Empire State Building: The Race to the Sky

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The Wonder of the Gupta Empire

The Gupta Empire ruled much of India from about 320 to 550 CE and is often called a Golden Age of Indian history. During this time, great advances were made in math, science, art, and medicine. Indian scholars developed the number zero, studied astronomy, and wrote important text ...  Show more

The Story of Pixar

Pixar is a famous animation studio known for creating movies with strong stories and memorable characters. It began in the 1970s as a small computer graphics team and later became a major studio. In 1995, Pixar released Toy Story, the first full-length movie made entirely with co ...  Show more

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