Cannabis: A Journey Through the Ages

Bryan Hill
‘Smokers hearts’ by Gabriel Ferrier, 1887
 
In 1997, a hemp rope dating back to 26,900 BC was found in Czechoslovakia, making it the oldest known object to be associated with cannabis.  Since that time, hemp has played an important role in humanity’s development.  For thousands of years marijuana was not only legal, but an important crop among cultures throughout history, and held commercial, medicinal, and spiritual value.
 
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