The History of Cannabis: When Did People Start Smoking Weed? 🌿

Wind down tonight with a sleep story designed to calm your thoughts and ease you gently into deep rest. This 2-hour video combines the soothing crackle of a cozy fireplace with soft-spoken storytelling, weaving together tales of war and moments from history. Uncover hidden truths behind famous historical figures, explore unresolved mysteries, and ponder unforgettable events from the past — all within the tranquil glow of a flickering fire. Ideal for sleep meditation, adult relaxation, or simply falling asleep peacefully, the black screen background sets the scene for undisturbed rest. Let the gentle fireplace sounds and calming stories lull you into a serene night’s sleep.

Timestamps:
00:00:37 - When Did People Start Smoking Weed
00:37:46 - The Life of Lucrezia Borgia (1480–1519)
01:01:47 - The Chariot Races of Circus Maximus
01:24:43 - The French Court Scandals of the 12th Century

SOURCE:
The origins of cannabis smoking: Chemical residue evidence from the first millennium BCE in the Pamirs — https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.aaw1391

History of cannabis (Lambert Initiative, University of Sydney) — https://www.sydney.edu.au/lambert/medicinal-cannabis/history-of-cannabis.html

Origin, early expansion, domestication and anthropogenic diffusion of cannabis — https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1433831922000129