In 2023, an artist and his patron set out on a seemingly impossible task: illustrate the vast history of cannabis in a single art piece. Inspired by the Tapisserie de Bayeux—an ancient chronological tapestry depicting a two-year invasion of England by the Normans—Stefan van Swieten commissioned his friend Mossy Giant to create a piece for… Keep Reading
February 22, 2024, marked a relatively low-key historic moment in television history, with ABC’s Abbott Elementary airing one of the most authentic depictions of real-life cannabis consumers on a major network television channel in nearly 30 years. In season 3, episode 4 (“Smoking”), several teachers and faculty discuss their various vices, ranging from vaping and… Keep Reading
As we celebrate Black History Month this February, the ever-crucial issue of social equity—programs promoting equitable ownership among marginalized groups—within the legal cannabis industry has taken on an even greater significance, as the wheels of economic justice still too often turn against those who need it the most. For example, last year, the Illinois CPA… Keep Reading
The Grateful Dead have made Billboard chart history despite not being a band for nearly 30 years, with the greatest number of top 40 albums to ever make the Billboard 200. According to Billboard, the release of Dave’s Picks, Volume 49: Frost Amphitheatre, Stanford U., Palo Alto, CA (4/27/85 & 4/28/85) debuted at number 25… Keep Reading
Olympic star Ross Rebagliati made history when he won an Olympic gold medal, had it taken away for cannabis use, then got it back. Read More Author: Erik Biksa / High Times Keep Reading
A history of American professional wrestling, from Clarence “the Kansas Demon” to “Animal” Steele, eater of turnbuckles. Read More Author: High Times / High Times Keep Reading
A history of DIY drugs. Read More Author: High Times / High Times Keep Reading
The history and science behind the mysterious phenomenon. Read More Author: High Times / High Times Keep Reading
In the fourth and last part of our series of excerpts from this history of LSD, Charles Manson and STP turn the acid dream into a bad trip. Read More Author: High Times / High Times Keep Reading
In part one of our excerpt from an amazing history, find out about the birth of the acid culture in Haight Ashbury. Read More Author: High Times / High Times Keep Reading
