3. Adventures in La Florida

This week we jump in an old timey fan boat and try to ward off the Spanish Empire from our beloved La Florida. Won't you join us as we try to utilise the local wildlife in our siege warfare? Also in this episode: we find out why they call them cat scans, how to bisect a 100 pound buck in 9 easy steps, and what to do with ancestral wrath whilst holidaying.  We were joined by Gaius Flavius roman reenactor and memer who can be found at: Instagram: @gaiusflavius The History Mongers, brought to you by B-Unit Productions, is a history andentertainment podcast by nerds, for nerds. Each week your three esteemed HistoryMongers and their honoured guest bring to you forgotten tales, utter silliness, andfacts, oh so many facts, why won't they stop, in an epic retelling so full of pomp wehave yet no room for circumstance! Please follow our socials for updates and more:Instagram: @thehistorymongersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567382480763Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/thehistorymongers/about/?viewAsMember=trueWeb: www.thehistorymongers.co.uk Original ideas: Lucy Co-producers: Lucy , Alex Editing: LucyWritten by: AlexGuest liaison: Lucy Logo and website: LucyCo-hosted by: Lucy, Alex, Ed Presented by: Alex Additional Music: Ed Social Media: Lucy References: History of the Future: https://apnews.com/article/eggs-stolen-pennsylvania-100000-c1c260ca05b9f84612c61071cb504939 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/05/doctor-inquiry-injured-cat-scan-hospital https://fuelarc.com/evs/cybertruck-slices-deer-in-half-at-highway-speed-but-what-about-pedestrians https://www.cbsnews.com/news/seal-sleeping-hotel-room-vlissingen-netherlands The Meat:  http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/spanishmassacre.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Caroline https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ren%C3%A9_Goulaine_de_Laudonni%C3%A8re Sound Effects from Pixabay.com, links below:  Violin music | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay 028280_Medieval Life | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay Winning Loop | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay spinner | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay 043456_Girl saying disgusted "oh my god" | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay Portcullis Close | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay 049269_Funny Fanfare 2.wav | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay Fluttering Bamboo Flute Transition B 1 | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay Losing Horn | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay WinHarpsichord | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay Record Scratches | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay Medieval | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay Free Civil War Sound Effects Download - Pixabay frying steak | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay Marching Drum Solo | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay