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Hallucinogen

For the Ancient Maya, Cracked Mirrors Were a Portal to the World Beyond

Nobles of the powerful Mesoamerican civilization conjured gods and ancestors in rituals centered around the objects.

James L. Fitzsimmons May 20, 2024

A hive in Lamjung, Nepal, likely of bees that can make mad honey.

Mad Honey

This hallucinogenic honey can sell for over $60 a pound on the black market.

In France, Plaincourault Chapel features a peculiar depiction of the Garden of Eden's Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil.

Does This Medieval Fresco Show A Hallucinogenic Mushroom in the Garden of Eden?

Controversy over what's depicted in the image, and what it may say about early Christians, has raged for decades.

Emma Betuel August 5, 2021