Land, not necessarily wooded, that was set aside for royal hunting.
Royal forest
Fact of the Day
When Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa laid siege to the Italian city of Crema, he allegedly let his troops play football with the severed heads of his captives.
Quote of the Day
"Ἀνερρίφθω κύβος - let the die be cast
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~ Julius Caesar
On This Day
1787 The 'First Fleet' of 11 ships carrying convicts to Australia left England.
1888 Slavery was abolished in Brazil.