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J. Robert Oppenheimer: Destroyer of Worlds; Smoker of Pipes

November 17, 2023 by Chuck Stanion

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Robert Oppenheimer was an unusual genius. Unlike others of similar intellectual aptitude, who are often socially awkward, he was engaging, charismatic, and endlessly interesting. Of slight build with piercing blue eyes, he was popular with women and in his youth would maintain four or five relationships at a time. ... Read More

An Overview of Sacred Tobacco, The First of the Four Sacred Medicines

November 17, 2023 by Rose Kiser

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While we as pipe smokers have a certain reverence for the leaf we put in our pipes, there is a whole other side to tobacco, one of cultural and religious significance to many Native populations across America. Today, we're going to explore sacred tobacco, how it was banned, the damage caused by this decision, and the healing that's now performed. ... Read More

Albert King: A King of the Blues and a Pipe Smoker

November 10, 2023 by Rose Kiser

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Looking back upon Albert King's I'll Play the Blues for You, there's a certain sense of irony as one of the greatest and most influential blues guitarists of all time sings humbly about being nobody but a man who'll play the blues for you. King had an expansive career that touched hundreds of artists across the world with his signature Gibson Flying V guitar in hand and a pipe ... Read More

The Renaissance of Caminetto Pipes

November 3, 2023 by Chuck Stanion

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Caminetto is a one-man pipe company run by Tommi Ascorti, whose grandfather, Peppino, launched the brand in 1968. Tommi now designs and makes all of the pipes, and when he can find the time, he travels the world promoting them. He's tireless, working 12-16 hours a day, often seven days a week, and he loves what he does. ... Read More

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: November 2023

November 1, 2023 by Kayla Ivan

It's time for another collection of striking pipe-smoking desktop backgrounds. As in previous months, the set includes some of our favorite shots and artwork, including eight unique images, split between desktop and mobile orientations and available for download in two high-resolution formats. ... Read More

Greta Garbo: Enigmatic Actor and Pipe Smoker

October 27, 2023 by Rose Kiser

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There are few actors as iconic as Greta Garbo. The Swedish-American actor is often considered one of the greatest screen entertainers of all time, contributing impassioned performances in roles both silent and spoken. Garbo was an enigma to the public, a star who shied away from the spotlight and was unapologetically ... Read More

2023's Spookiest Pipes, Tobacco, and Cigars Available This Halloween

October 19, 2023 by Rose Kiser

The air is crisp, the shadows grow long, and the night is quiet except for the leaves crunching underneath your feet as you walk down dark streets. The Jack-O-Lanterns will soon be aglow, and ghastly sights will be all you know as Halloween draws near. But we here at Smokingpipes want to add some delight ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Peterson's 125th Anniversary Premier System Barley Pipes

October 18, 2023 by Andrew Wike

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Hi everybody, I'm Andy Wike, and welcome back to another episode of "All Pipes Considered." Today I'm here with my friend and special guest, Joshua Burgess, the managing director at Peterson. We're here to discuss a very special project for 2023. Now, some of you might remember earlier in the year, Josh and ... Read More

The Benefits of Attending Pipe Shows

October 12, 2023 by Truett Smith