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 […]
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UVic 420 Holding Its Ground
After 16 years of weekly 420 circles at the University of Victoria campus security are still making appearances trying to stop the UVSS Hempology 101 club from protesting. However, the club has held firm, despite the my arrest for trafficking in 2000 and smoking bylaws that came into effect in 2011. Last week, though, the […]
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 […]
Hash eating Hashishin
One of the most fascinating societies to have existed are the Hashishins. This Islamic sect lived in the mountainous areas of modern day Iran and Iraq, building formidable defences between the 10th and 13th centuries. Most commonly known as the Assassins, this culture struck fear into the hearts of every ruler nearby despite their heavy […]
19 Years Of Hempology 101
By Ted Smith On Weds Sept 3, 2014, the International Hempology 101 Society will be celebrating 19 years of activism in Victoria with the first 420 of the school year at the University of Victoria and its annual march from City Hall to the Legislature. With each year our list of accomplishments grows, as the […]
Islam and Hashish
By Ted Smith While it has been understood that hash has been used by Islamic followers since its beginnings, the history of cannabis in that religion has been obscured and hidden. Certainly hash was not an integral part of the life of Mohammed, but it is not certain whether or not he ever used it […]
Crucified or Catatonic: Was Jesus Given Cannabis on the Cross?
Crucified or Catatonic: Was Jesus Given Cannabis on the Cross? Jesus died for our sins, or so we have been told. In the writings that were collected hundreds of years after his death there are many clues pointing to another possibility, a possibility that Jesus did not actually die on the cross but that he […]
Moses: High Priest or Priest Who Gets High?
No one in the Old Testament commands as much respect as Moses. He is a founding father of the Church, respected by the Jews and Christians for saving the Hebrews from Egypt and for bringing us the 10 Commandments. Indeed some might argue there would be no Jews or Christians without him. What gave Moses […]
Cannabis Activism Is Changing the World
(Hempology 101 Monthly Meeting) A New Dawn Arises, Cannabis Activism Is Changing the World Working with a group of people to help legalize cannabis is one of the most rewarding, fun and fulfilling ways to contribute to your community. As cannabis becomes more accepted, it is easier, safer and more exciting than ever to become […]