Good visuals of the fort and short history of the Castillo (2:40)
Florida Public Archeology Network (FPAN) video on the history of the Castillo de San Marcos (4:36)
History of the Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine, Florida
Firing of a Flintlock
Notice how long it takes to make one shot, the force that pushes back, and the smoke in the air. Imagine the smoke of many shooters. (1:25)
National Park Service: History on the Castillo de San Marcos (15:48)
Melting of metal to make musket balls for the matchlock musket. (1:35)
Musket balls
Demonstration and explanation of using a spear (pike) in battle. Includes use of the shield and mace. (6:55)
The potato, corn, watermelon and more. (2:06)
Foods that have crossed cultures
Pike fighting/Shield and mace
Video resources for Under Siege! Includes videos requested by readers.
Turkey vulture
Local wildlife: The turkey vulture (2:17)
Florida Swamp
A fast moving snapshot of a Florida swamp. (1:04)
Birdseye view of large marsh area (:53)
Florida Marsh
Video teaching you how to make an old-fashion slingshot (1:44)
Slingshot
Flintlock, Cannon, Musket Balls, Pike, Foods, Turkey Vulture, Swamp, Marsh, Slingshot, Coquina Rock
Firing a cannon
Coquina: local sedimenatry rock
A close look at coquina rock found along the east coast and used as building material. (1:09)