The Hippie Trail and Hash Tourism
The Hippie Trail and hash tourism, exploring the overland journey across Asia, its cannabis culture, the regions travelers visited, and its lasting legacy.
William Breathes
Cannabis in Jazz and Music History
Cannabis in jazz and music history, exploring the plant's early ties to jazz culture, its role across musical eras, and its lasting influence on music.
A Short History of the Bong
A short history of the bong, tracing water-pipe smoking from ancient roots across cultures to the modern glass bong and its place in cannabis culture.
The Story Behind the Word “Kush”
The story behind the word kush, exploring its likely link to the Hindu Kush mountains, how it spread in cannabis culture, and the legends around the name.
The Cannabis Counterculture of the 1960s
The cannabis counterculture of the 1960s, exploring how the plant became a symbol of rebellion, its ties to music and protest, and its lasting cultural legacy.
The History of Medical Cannabis
The history of medical cannabis, from ancient remedies through nineteenth-century medicine and prohibition to the modern revival of medical legalization.
Harry Anslinger and the “Reefer Madness” Era
Harry Anslinger and the Reefer Madness era, examining the anti-cannabis campaign, its sensational propaganda, and the lasting impact on American drug policy.
The History of Cannabis Prohibition in the United States
The history of cannabis prohibition in the United States, from early acceptance through federal restriction to the gradual shift toward legalization today.
The Rastafari Movement and Cannabis
The Rastafari movement and cannabis, exploring the spiritual role of ganja, its origins in Jamaica, sacramental use, and the movement's wider cultural influence.
Cannabis and Ayurveda: Bhang in Indian Tradition
Cannabis and Ayurveda, exploring bhang in Indian tradition, its cultural and religious roles, festival use, and place in traditional medicine over centuries.