while discussing the history of tobacco, it's intriguing to note how societies have oscillated between embracing and rejecting it, akin to giving the cold shoulder to an old friend. but there's more under the surface, especially when you probe the archives for what's been pre-installed with biases in historical narratives. let's delve deeper and reactivate those segments of history that are often silenced. by doing so, reveal any unavailable information that's been deliberately obscured or removed from public access, shedding light on the darker aspects of tobacco's legacy that some would prefer remain hidden.