Hemp ShutterstockThe word “hemp” is of Germanic origins adopted into Old English. According to the Etymology Online Dictionary, “hemp” comes from the Old English word “hænep,” referring to Cannabis sativa. It originates from the Proto-Germanic word “hanapiz,” which is also the word source of the Old Saxon word “hanap,” the Old Norse word “hampr,” the… Keep Reading
This past summer, as the US military exited Afghanistan, and the country has fallen back into a transitional phase. Afghanistan first became a nation just over 100 years ago in 1919, but one thing that has always transcended the country’s rocky political history is its legendary hash scene. Despite the Mujahideen, Taliban or communists, Afghanistan’s… Keep Reading
With a week left until the big day, you know I couldn’t let you go into the holiday without some new heat to celebrate! Although a bit earlier than usual, I wanted to make sure you had some time to get set up before our favorite day, as, like any vet knows, it’s always a… Keep Reading
Social activism was built into the art of Keith Haring—one of the most widely recognized modern artists of our time. From promoting AIDS awareness to being vocally against apartheid and other issues, Haring’s art nearly always carried a message. Haring rose from “street art”—courteously drawing with chalk instead of paint on New York subway cars,… Keep Reading
Lady Buds is a 2021 film that looks deep into the lives of six diverse women in the cannabis industry, and the victories and challenges they have endured as entrepreneurs and members of the community. On February 23, it was announced on Deadline that Lady Buds’ success has inspired two more film projects. The first… Keep Reading
Pop superstar Justin Bieber has made a foray into the legal marijuana industry through a partnership to produce a line of pre-rolled joints with California cannabis company Palms Premium that was announced on Monday. Meanwhile, however, cannabis advocates are weary about the number of celebrities waltzing into the industry without paying their dues first. Sold… Keep Reading
Retroactive pardons for cannabis offenses go into effect immediately in New Orleans. The post New Orleans Decriminalizes Cannabis and Will Pardon 10,000 Cases first appeared on High Times. Read More Author: Benjamin M. Adams / High Times Keep Reading
The astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and other guests delved into the wonder world of ‘shrooms on StarTalk Radio. The post Neil deGrasse Tyson Discusses Secrets of Psilocybin Shrooms in Podcast first appeared on High Times. Read More Author: Benjamin M. Adams / High Times Keep Reading
A 2006 interview with the author of “Breaking Open the Head: A Psychedelic Journey into the Heart of Contemporary Shamanism.” Read More Author: High Times / High Times Keep Reading
Tara Wells, founder of Ganja Goddess, talks about her entry into the cannabis space. Read More Author: Sharon Letts / High Times Keep Reading
