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It is often said – generally by those who are not fans of cycling, track, skiing, swimming or gymnastics – that

From human sacrifices to misunderstood doomsday prophecies, we're dispelling the popular myths about the Maya civilization.

Jack Dempsey, byname of William Harrison Dempsey, also called the Manassa Mauler, (born June 24, 1895, Manassa, Colorado, U.S.—died May 31, 1983, New York, New York), American world heavyweight boxing champion, regarded by many as the apotheosis of the professional fighter. He held the title from July 4, 1919, when he knocked out Jess Willard in three rounds in Toledo, Ohio, until September 23, 1926, when he lost a 10-round decision to Gene Tunney in Philadelphia. Dempsey fought 84 bouts, winning 62, 51 of which were by knockout. Dempsey started boxing in 1914 under the name Kid Blackie. In...

The surprising cultural history of a little planet with a big reputation.

Every person on Earth is living in the past, and more fascinating facts about time that are likely to hurt your brain.