HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES

Editorial contributions from prominent voices in the cannabis community on various topics related to cannabis history.

Jan 312 min read

Legendary cannabis breeder David Watson, aka "Skunkman Sam," has died.

Oct 1, 202413 min read

Often referred to as the “Swiss Army Knife of paraphernalia,” the Proto Pipe was the first smoking device explicitly designed for stoners.

Jun 1, 202416 min read

A tribute to one of the cannabis movement's founding fathers, the late great John Sinclair.

Apr 2, 20242 min read

John Sinclair, the legendary poet, activist, and patriarch of our cannabis community has died at the age of 82. Counterculture icon John...

Dec 24, 20237 min read

Exploring the possible historical relationship between marijuana and the messiah

Sep 13, 202317 min read

22 years ago, two gay cannabis activists were killed by police on their Michigan farm after a 5-day siege known as "The Waco of Weed."

Apr 10, 202313 min read

How a secret code for weed created by a group of high schoolers evolved into a worldwide phenomenon.

Jan 1, 20237 min read

Examining the discovery of cannabinoids and the “Father of Cannabis Research,” Israeli chemist Dr. Raphael Mechoulam.

Nov 18, 202214 min read

A profile of eccentric cannabis cultivator, activist, and educator Ed Rosenthal.