HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES

Editorial contributions from prominent voices in the cannabis community on various topics related to cannabis history.

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

Jan 1, 20237 min read

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

Jan 6, 20227 min read

It was 29 years ago today that San Francisco established "Brownie Mary Day" to honor cannabis activist Mary Jane Rathbun.

Aug 25, 20211 min read

Paying tribute to beloved medical marijuana pioneer & P.O.W. OG Eddy Lepp.

Aug 17, 20212 min read

It was on this day in 1964 that the article announcing the discovery of THC was published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.

Apr 1, 20212 min read

It was on this day in 1981 that the home of Mary Jane Rathbun—a.k.a. Brownie Mary—was raided by the San Francisco police.

Jan 14, 20211 min read

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

Dec 27, 20209 min read

This Day in Cannabis History: Nov. 5, 1996 — Prop 215 is Passed.

Nov 5, 20202 min read

Honoring the passing of the godfather of medical marijuana.

Jun 25, 20203 min read