Cannabis History - Cannthropology | World of Cannabis

The Study of Cannabis History, Society, & Culture

THE BLOG

In his new syndicated monthly blog, World of Cannabis executive director Bobby Black examines various items in our collection and explores their significance in cannabis history.

Bobby Black

Oct 30
17 min

HASHISH, HAWAII & THE HIPPIE MAFIA

The life and crimes of Travis Ashbrook—notorious hash smuggler & founding member of the Brotherhood of Eternal Love.

Write a comment

Bobby Black

Aug 31
6 min

THE HISTORY OF HASH BASH

The origins of Ann Arbor's annual reefer rally.

Write a comment

Bobby Black

Jul 31
9 min

HOMAGE TO THE DOCTOR

How Dr. Lester Grinspoon became the intellectual leader of the cannabis legalization movement.

Write a comment

Bobby Black

Jun 30
8 min

CANNABIS AMERICANA

Penning a portrait of the high priest of underground cannabis art, Pat Ryan.

Write a comment

Bobby Black

May 22
7 min

BACK TO NORML

A brief look at the man behind America’s foremost cannabis advocacy group and its 50-year fight for your right to party.

Write a comment

Bobby Black

Apr 23
6 min

ASSASSINS OF TRUTH

Profiling a publication with a prominent piece of prohibitionist propaganda.

Write a comment

Bobby Black

Nov 20, 2019
6 min

HISTORY IN THE MAKING

Behind the scenes at the birth of a new cannabis culture museum.

Write a comment

THE PODCAST

In each episode, Bobby welcomes on a different guest to help him explore the significance of a specific item from our collection.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Also available on the following podcast platforms:

Photo by Sly Vegas

MEDIA PARTNERS

We are proud to offer our content at the following fine cannabis media outlets:

74c2d0d9d287ba0b6442acdf5600d185_new-yor

COming S00n:

The Series

LIKE, FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE & CONTACT CANNTHROPOLOGY

web-circle-circular-round_67-512_edited_