HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES

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

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

Exploring the possible historical relationship between marijuana and the messiah

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."

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

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

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

A profile of Dutch entrepreneur, inventor, adventurer, and cannabis icon Mila Jansen—aka the Hash Queen.

Highlighting the history of Jews and Cannabis.

Detailing medical marijuana’s entrance into, and subsequent exile from, modern medicine.

A look back at the life and career of the late, great counterculture attorney turned High Times owner Michael Kennedy.

When it comes to the history of hashish, the facts are as fascinating as the folklore.

How a handful of activists and entrepreneurs transformed the Venice of the North into the cannabis capital of the world.

A brief history of the radical leftist group the Yippies (Youth International Party) and one of their founding members/leaders Dana Beal.

Jerome Baker Designs was the largest bong producer in the world…that is, until Operation Pipe Dreams caused the company to go up in smoke.

OG Eddy Lepp is a medical marijuana pioneer and P.O.W. whose courage and compassion have cemented his place in cannabis history.

The life and crimes of Travis Ashbrook—notorious hash smuggler & founding member of the Brotherhood of Eternal Love.

The origins of Ann Arbor's annual reefer rally.

How Dr. Lester Grinspoon became the intellectual leader of the cannabis legalization movement.

Penning a portrait of the high priest of underground cannabis art, Pat Ryan.