Cannabis History

Jesus Christ and his apostles could have used a cannabis-based anointing oil to help heal people with disabling diseases. A study exploring biblical texts has sparked a provocative discussion about the potential use of cannabis in ancient religious practices, specifically those associated with...

In their book “From Criminalizing to Decriminalizing Marijuana,” Nikolay Anguelov and Michael P. MacCarthy explain that the cannabis lobby in Congress serves to advocate for legalization, medical research and financial regulations. However, did you know that cannabis lobbying is...

Tim Brinkhof's intriguing article in High Times Magazine sets the stage for a deeper understanding of the historical interplay between Napoleon Bonaparte's military campaigns and the evolution of cannabis policy in Western Europe. His critique of Ridley Scott's film "Napoleon,...

This article was originally published on Weedmaps and appears here with permission. Cannabis activism may seem like a contemporary issue but, in fact, it has a long and intriguing history. From an ancient Egyptian pharaoh to an illustrious American social scientist, these five women were cannabis...