All posts tagged "history"

Medical

Pliny the Elder: Ancient Pioneer of Medical Marijuana

Historians of the cannabis plant have long contended that Pliny the Elder was among the first...

In History

Presidents’ Day: (In)hale to the Chiefs

A cannabis timeline featuring America’s most plant-friendly presidents.

Edibles

A History of Eating Cannabis: A Taste Test That Led to Religion

An excerpt from “Pot in Pans: A History of Eating Cannabis” explains the theory that cannabis...

Culture

Growing Pot is Your Patriotic Duty

Clammy mists clung bitterly to the rolling hills of a brisk autumn morning, but the panting...

In History

Canada’s Contentious Path to Cannabis Legalization

Canada is about to make history, with the passage of its cannabis legalization bill imminent. Prime...

Culture

Baby Boomers: A Long History With Cannabis

A personal reflection on the legacy of Baby Boomers in cannabis culture and policy.

In History

Celebrating Black History Month

Democracy Now! celebrated Black History Month with feature on Maya Angelou that included footage of her...

In History

Cannabis Resin Found in Pipes at Shakespeare’s Estate

Did the famous bard get his inspiration for his most famous works from cannabis?

In History

Emancipation Loopholes

Did Lincoln exempt Kentucky from his historic Proclamation to preserve Union supplies of hemp? January 1st...

In History

The New Weed Majority

Last week, Cannabis Now Magazine reported on a CBS poll which showed Americans were evenly for...

In History

History of Marijuana in America

Marijuana inherits its name from Mexico, although it has a past steeped with global tradition. Long...