What Is 420? The term “420” has become synonymous with cannabis culture, and it’s a well-known code for smoking weed. But where did this term originate? The answer to this question is not straightforward, and there are several theories about how 420...
Jack Herer Jack Herer was a cannabis activist, author, and pioneer in the movement to legalise cannabis. He is perhaps best known for his book “The Emperor Wears No Clothes,” which has been called “the most influential book on hemp and cannabis ever...
Coffeeshop 36 Coffeeshop 36 was located at Warmoesstraat 36, Amsterdam. It was a very popular coffeeshop known for its good vibes, great music, amazing weed, and picturesque canal views looking onto Damrak. In its heyday, the coffeeshop had an enormous sign that took...
Hemp In Construction Hemp is one of the most eco-friendly and versatile plants around, it has the ability to be used for so many different applications. But did you know that hemp can be used in construction? With the construction industry currently using around 40%...
Hashish Pharmacy Container Between 1880 and 1900 hashish compounds were commonplace in most pharmacies in almost all European countries and the USA. The Hashish container on display in the museum originates from a pharmacy in France around the late 1880s. At that time...
The Hemp Kimono One of the most recognised items of clothing from Japan is the Kimono. It has a long traditional history but did you know, that it was introduced by the Chinese to Japan in the Yamato period (300 – 710CE)? The three types of kimonos worn with the...
