What Scientists Found When They Drug-Tested Ancient Hair — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-scientists-found-when-they-drug-tested-ancient-hairContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Ancient Siberian Hair Drug Tests Reveal 2,800-Year-Old Cannabis Highhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-scientists-found-when-they-drug-tested-ancient-hairhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-scientists-found-when-they-drug-tested-ancient-hair#u196878Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:00:58 +0000Researchers analyzing preserved hair samples from an ancient Siberian tomb have uncovered the oldest direct evidence of humans getting high on cannabis, dating back 2,800 years. The study pushes back the timeline of active cannabis consumption by centuries, showing that ancient nomadic populations utilized the plant during elaborate burial rituals or personal use. By drug-testing the archaeological hair fragments, scientists gained unprecedented biochemical proof of ancient substance intake rather than merely relying on charred seeds or general plant remains found at burial sites.Why it matter