History & Pioneers
Discover the rich history of magic mushrooms, from ancient cave paintings to the modern psychedelic renaissance. Meet the pioneers — like María Sabina, R. Gordon Wasson, and Albert Hofmann — who changed the world. Explore the key moments that shaped our understanding of psilocybin.
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Carlos Castaneda: Mystic, Anthropologist, and the Most Controversial Figure in Psychedelic History
December 20, 2022Carlos Castaneda: Mystic, Anthropologist, and the Most Controversial Figure in Psychedelic History (2026 Update)
Psychedelic Profiles | 8 min read
Few names provoke as much debate in psychedelic culture as Carlos Castaneda. His books introduced millions of readers to shamanism and plant medicines — yet most academics consider his fieldwork to have been largely invented. So who was he, really? And why does his influence still matter in 2026?
María Sabina: Priestess of Mushrooms & Psilocybin Pioneer
August 10, 2020Some people change the world without ever meaning to. María Sabina was one of them. A Mazatec healer, poet, and spiritual guide from the mountains of Oaxaca, Mexico, she spent her life working quietly with sacred mushrooms. Then one night in 1955, a visiting American banker sat in on her ceremony. That single evening set off a chain of events that reached every corner of the world. This is her story.
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