For centuries, the Dutch have embraced the economic benefits of trade in all things cannabis. Almost entirely dependant upon boats for trade and conquest, they relied heavily upon hemp sail cloth and rope. To this very day the Netherlands have been a friendly place to trade in cannabis, as its 40 decriminalization policies have shown […]
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Georgia Toons – Halloweed Cover Issue 42
It’s that time of the year! I get to draw the Cannabis Digest Halloween cover! Fun!? For me YOU BET! Halloween for many years is our favourite holiday for fun. Time to bring out the imagination in full force! This years cover also has special meaning. It is my way of thanking Ted & Gail […]
Hemp in Old England
By Ted Smith Relying upon sailboats to expand trade and conquer territories meant the English had to gain access to large amounts of hemp rope and canvas. Since being raided by the Romans, canvas sails made from hemp and hemp rope became very important for their navy and commercial fleets. While most of this hemp […]
Cannabis Digest Video Review: Sep 27–Oct 3 2014
the Saga of Medical Marijuana in Washington State; Cannabis Faiths; Vaporizer Wisdom and more from the Cannabis Digest this week Owen Smith brings you the Cannabis Digest News from September 27th to October 3rd, 2014 Notes & Links September 27th By Calli Walton To some, religion can be a tender subject. And why […]
Ancient North American Hempsters
Hopewell Mound Builders, Did Native Americans grow cannabis? The use of hemp throughout the ancient world is extensive and diverse. Even in North America there is solid proof that indigenous people were making hemp fabric thousands of years ago. In this first video of the second chapter of my book, HEMPOLOGY 101: THE HISTORY AND […]
Cannabis Weekly Video Digest: Sep 20-26 2014
Talking Legalizing Cannabis; Medicinal Suppositories; The Sensible BC Conference and more from the Cannabis Digest this week Owen Smith brings you the Cannabis Digest News from September 20-26, 2014 Show Notes/Links September 20th By Calli Walton I had the opportunity to sit down to an interview with an agent for the Canadian Civil […]
The Club Des Hashischin
In the 19th century many intellectuals in Europe were very curious about the use of various plants for mystical experiences. Indeed, with the decline of the church’s ability to condemn people to death for using mind-altering plants, the 1800’s were the first time since before the Dark Ages that anyone in the western world could […]
Cannabis Weekly Video Digest: Sep 11-19 2014
Did you miss something from the Cannabis Digest this week? Here is your chance to catch up. Owen Smith brings you the Cannabis Digest News from September 11th-18th 2014 Show Notes 11th Cookies In High Court: Appeal Takes Smith To Ottawa – PRESS RELEASE Sept 11 2014 Cookies in High Court: Appeal Takes […]
Cannabis Digest Launches new Youtube Channel
In the modern internet world there is plenty of room to expand and plenty of avenues for education. The Cannabis Digest began as a Quarterly Journal and has since expanded to 32 pages with International writers providing World Class content. The Cannabis Digest Forums and Website have since expanded and now provide a Daily source […]
Middle-Aged Rebel: Rabelais First To Write Cannabis Stories
After Marco Polo opened up the trade routes between the east and west many foreign goods and traditions began appearing in Europe, but none were as intriguing as hash and opium. Despite the best efforts of the church, a surge of interest in secret arts spread like wildfire. Known as alchemy or witchcraft depending upon […]