History and culture of cannabis – Page 2 of 3

In ancient Rome, the phármakon made no distinction between medicine and poison. We look at the role of opium, alcohol and Roman law on substances, with La Emboscadura.

Since ancient times, plants have been used as remedies or poisons. This article reflects on how the concept of the drug has evolved, the differences between a drug and a medicine, and the moral impact of the use and abuse of these substances.

Find out what a smudge stick is and how it's used: much more than a herbal incense. We look at how to use it, its origin and its history.

From worship in antiquity to modern prohibition, the history of drugs is a complex web of moral, political and cultural influences. A journey through history to see how and why the way our society perceives and regulates drugs has changed.

Every 4 May is Star Wars Day. Here’s the story behind the famous “May the 4th be with you” and the lessons left by the most epic saga in science fiction.

Antonio Escohotado was the Spanish philosopher who challenged the precepts of anti-drug morality. He wrote a number of works, among them the well-documented trilogy “Historia General de las Drogas” (A General History of Drugs). We talk about his experience with cannabis and his legacy.

A journey through the history of cannabis from a medicinal perspective.

Bob Marley's connection with cannabis, the plant's influence on Rastafari culture and the impact of the king of reggae on how society perceives cannabis. The iconic Jamaican musician became a champion of cannabis at a time when it was heavily criminalised, and his message was one of peace, freedom and free thinking.

Find out the secret of the monks who could walk on water. An inspiring story about how to achieve what seems impossible.

In ancient Rome, the phármakon made no distinction between medicine and poison. We look at the role of opium, alcohol and Roman law on substances, with La Emboscadura.

Since ancient times, plants have been used as remedies or poisons. This article reflects on how the concept of the drug has evolved, the differences between a drug and a medicine, and the moral impact of the use and abuse of these substances.

Find out what a smudge stick is and how it's used: much more than a herbal incense. We look at how to use it, its origin and its history.

From worship in antiquity to modern prohibition, the history of drugs is a complex web of moral, political and cultural influences. A journey through history to see how and why the way our society perceives and regulates drugs has changed.

Every 4 May is Star Wars Day. Here’s the story behind the famous “May the 4th be with you” and the lessons left by the most epic saga in science fiction.

Antonio Escohotado was the Spanish philosopher who challenged the precepts of anti-drug morality. He wrote a number of works, among them the well-documented trilogy “Historia General de las Drogas” (A General History of Drugs). We talk about his experience with cannabis and his legacy.

A journey through the history of cannabis from a medicinal perspective.

Bob Marley's connection with cannabis, the plant's influence on Rastafari culture and the impact of the king of reggae on how society perceives cannabis. The iconic Jamaican musician became a champion of cannabis at a time when it was heavily criminalised, and his message was one of peace, freedom and free thinking.

Find out the secret of the monks who could walk on water. An inspiring story about how to achieve what seems impossible.