At Arete Hemp, we love learning about the rich history of CBD, from its importance in early American trade and agriculture to its ceremonial use in Ancient Egypt and religious significance in the world’s oldest faiths. For fans of CBD and history, there is a destination that should go on the travel itinerary as Europe reopens to US tourists this summer.
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The History of CBD: The Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum
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The History of CBD: Origins of 420
This week, cannabis enthusiasts the world over celebrated April 20, or 4/20. For decades, 420 has been shorthand for cannabis, but there are many misconceptions about where the name comes from. Some have speculated and made wild guesses, tying it back to a Bob Dylan song, Grateful Dead, the death of Bob Marley, or the chemical compounds in cannabis. The truth is that 420 is not a scientific calculation or a mysterious decoded song lyric. It is, surprisingly, a time of day.
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The History of CBD: Christianity and CBD
Mainstream American Christianity has been hesitant to embrace CBD, both recreationally and medically. Some believers are wary due to misinformation about cannabis, or they presume that the biblical text forbids it. As more believers and faith leaders are exploring what the Bible actually says about cannabis – and better understanding its tangible benefits – Christians are coming around on CBD.
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The History of CBD: Hindu and CBD
Cannabis has been tied to spiritual and mental well-being throughout history, and few faiths have embraced it as explicitly as the Hindu religion.
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The History of CBD: Judaism and Cannabis
The first night of Passover was last weekend, and as families gather for their Seder meals, here is a friendly reminder that cannabis is a part of Jewish sacred texts.
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The History of CBD: The Bard Loved The Bud
William Shakespeare is a giant in the literary and theatrical world. His plays and poems have been performed for hundreds of years and taught to less-than-thrilled high schoolers for generations. Romeo & Juliet is more than just a doomed romance, it has become its own sub-genre.
Anyone who ever had to read Romeo & Juliet in high school also knows that Shakespeare is open minded when it comes to herbal remedies. In Sonnet 76, he explicitly references a “noted weed.” Cannabis is the only explanation for Mercutio’s Queen Mab speech, not to mention most of what happens in A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
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The History of CBD: Her Royal Highness
Queen Victoria ruled over Britain in a time when male heirs were still valued higher than female and world leadership was still predominantly male. She took the throne when she was only 18 years old, and despite it all, Queen Victoria led Britain to unmatched wealth and influence throughout the world. She is also another world leader, like the Pharaohs of Egypt, who benefited from CBD.
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The History of CBD: Our First President Grew Hemp
George Washington is a man who made history. He was the commander in chief who led the American colonies to victory in the Revolutionary War. As the nation’s first president, he defined the role, and he could have served more than two terms but chose to step down. Presidents’ Day was originally called Washington’s Birthday, though it was later changed to honor both Washington and Lincoln’s birthdays. George Washington is a giant in American history, but he was also a man. A farmer, to be exact.
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