

10,000 years of cannabis history. Real facts, real stories, real impact.
Archaeological evidence shows hemp rope imprints on pottery, marking humanity's earliest documented use of cannabis for fiber and textiles.
The legendary Chinese emperor documented cannabis in his pharmacopoeia, noting its medicinal properties for treating rheumatism, gout, malaria, and poor memory.
Cannabis appears in the Vedas as one of five sacred plants. It was used in religious ceremonies and traditional Ayurvedic medicine.
Greek historian Herodotus documented Scythians using cannabis in funeral rites, throwing seeds on hot stones to create vapor in enclosed tents.
Physician Dioscorides included cannabis in 'De Materia Medica,' a medical reference used for over 1,500 years throughout Europe.
Cannabis resin extraction techniques developed in the Middle East, creating hashish. The word 'assassin' allegedly derives from 'hashishin.'
Spanish conquistadors brought hemp to the Americas. It became a major crop for rope, sails, and paper throughout colonial times.
The Virginia Assembly passed legislation requiring every farmer to grow hemp. It was legal tender in several colonies.
Irish physician William O'Shaughnessy introduced cannabis to Western medicine after studying its use in India, sparking widespread medical interest.
Cannabis was listed in the U.S. Pharmacopeia as a treatment for numerous conditions including labor pains, nausea, and rheumatism.
The U.S. effectively criminalized cannabis through prohibitive taxation, despite opposition from the American Medical Association.
Israeli scientist Dr. Raphael Mechoulam isolated and synthesized THC, the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis, revolutionizing cannabis research.
Cannabis classified as Schedule I, defined as having no medical value and high abuse potential, despite contradicting scientific evidence.
Researchers discovered CB1 receptors in the brain, leading to the identification of the endocannabinoid system present in all mammals.
California passed Proposition 215, becoming the first U.S. state to legalize medical cannabis, sparking a nationwide movement.
Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize recreational cannabis for adults, challenging federal prohibition.
The Agriculture Improvement Act legalized hemp (cannabis with <0.3% THC) federally, separating it from marijuana in U.S. law.
Over 50 countries have legalized medical cannabis. Multiple U.S. states and countries worldwide continue expanding legal access.
ALLPRO Cannabis opens its flagship dispensary at 1233 W Alameda Ave in Denver, bringing Bo Scaife's vision of premium, athlete-inspired cannabis to the Mile High City.