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Historical Research on Drug Policy

Ancient History

= Recommended Reading

Marijuana and the Pygmies - Carl Sagan's idea about how marijuana may have triggered human civilization.
Evidence Found of Ancient Marijuana Use: Albany (NY) Times Union, 20 May 1993 attributed to Newsday
Early use of LSD-like drugs Chapter 45 of the Consumers Union Report on Licit and Illicit Drugs
Marijuana in the Old World - Chapter 53 of the Consumers Union Report on Licit and Illicit Drugs
Marijuana in the New World - Chapter 54 of the Consumers Union Report on Licit and Illicit Drugs
The Assassins by Philip K. Hitti - A short discussion of the Hashishins, who have often been used as the historical example of the association between hashish (marijuana) and violence.
The Tale of Two Hashish-Eaters (Traditional) From 1001 Arabian Nights
The Tale of the Hashish Eater - From 1001 Arabian Nights
Marijuana and the Bible by The Ethiopian Zion Coptic Church
This pamphlet is more than just a religious tract. It includes a long series of historical, literary, and biblical references to marijuana and the beliefs of the Ethiopian Zion Coptic Church.
Mystery of the Cocaine Mummies -- transcript of the video. Some of the mummies from ancient Egypt have tested positive for cocaine. The mystery is how it could have been possible.
Toke Like an Egyptian - More commentary on the mystery of the cocaine mummies, from Fortean Times Magazine