LRC Newsletter: Term 4, 2020: Newsletter 1

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The peregrine Falcons have been living in the nest boxes on the building's ledge since the early 1990s. Approximately 4 years ago a high-resolution camera was installed to monitor and to share the life of the Falcons to the world.

Not as spectacular as the Falcons, but someone has set up "The Daily Feed" webcam in their Bird Library.

A place to chat about the birds and laugh about their antics!

9 minutes (rated G). A short profile of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and an interview with a law clerk who worked for her.

Clickview Movie (rated PG). RBG explores the inspiring journey of this diminutive, quiet warrior's rise to the USA's highest court.

Clickview Movie (rated M, staff only). When Ruth takes on a groundbreaking tax case with her husband, attorney Martin Ginsburg, she knows it could change the direction of her career and the way the courts view gender discrimination.

12 minutes (rated G). The Mix panel talk about the relevance of Shakespeare in modern times.

The Royal Exhibition Building, like you’ve never seen it before. Zoom in to appreciate the true beauty and extraordinary detail of this iconic building.
Part of a six day project with CyArk in 2018 over 400 LiDar scans and 11,000 high resolution images were needed to create the model.
See how architect Joseph Reed created a temple to industry using a cruciform layout. While his use of the Rundbogenstil style combined with radial fan lights, based on those from the Crystal Palace, gave the Exhibition Building a sense of grandeur and presence. Enjoy a bird's eye view of the soaring 67 meter dome which was inspired by the iconic dome of the Florence Cathedral.