Method of Loci
Here is a list of blog posts tagged with "Method of Loci".
How to Reuse Memory Palaces
If you've tried the memory palace technique you might have wondered if it's possible to reuse memory palaces. It is possible to reuse memory palaces, depending on a couple of things.
How to Use the Method of Loci
The method of loci is a technique for memorizing information by placing a mnemonic image for each item to be remembered at a point along an imaginary journey.
How to Build a Memory Palace
A Memory Palace is an imaginary location in your mind where you can store mnemonic images. The most common type of memory palace involves making a journey through a place you know well.
How to Use Virtual Memory Palaces
A virtual memory palace is a memory palace that is based on artificial spaces, like art, software, computer games, books, or other sources. Learn how to use virtual memory palaces with our free guide.
Building a Memory Palace 'On the Fly'
I recently heard the phrase 'create a memory palace on-the-fly', and this was the first thing that came to mind.
Do Memory Palaces Really Work?
Sometimes people come to the site wondering if memory palaces are a real thing. The answer is, yes, memory palaces really work!
Learn How to Use Sherlock's Mind Palace Technique
There's a great TV show called Sherlock that features the mind palace technique in several episodes.
Designing Memory Palaces with 3-D Printers
I just saw this video of a 3-D printer that uses paper to create models of landscapes.
How to Use the Roman Room System
The Roman Room System is a kind of memory palace that can be used to memorize a large number of facts and recall them in order.
Dominic O'Brien Demonstrates the Journey Method
Dominic O'Brien demonstrates the Journey Method on YouTube.
A Memory Palace in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem
I’m at a conference in Jerusalem at the moment. I went on a tour of the Old City that included a visit to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Creating "Hooks" for Loci
With two images per location, I haven’t had any trouble remembering which pairs go together, but I’ve had problems remembering where they appear in the journey.
Number of Images to Place Per Locus, and Other Experiments
Here is an update on some of my experiments: I've been experimenting with placing two images per locus instead of three.
The Acropolis of Athens as a Memory Palace
In 2011 I visited the Acropolis in Athens to create a memory palace there. My idea was to use photos, models, paintings, floor plans, and Wikipedia.
Using Video Games for Memory Palaces
I was searching around online and found an interesting blog post called Mnemotechnics And Ultima Underworld II. (The author’s blog is here.)
Figuring out How Many Locations to Place in a Journey
I found an interesting tip from Ben Pridmore on the Yahoo Memory Sports group1 about how many locations can be created a small area.
My First Memory Palace
I first heard about memory techniques from the book Mind Performance Hacks by Ron Hale-Evans. Hack #4 is called Stash Things in Nooks and Crannies.
Quintilian on Memory
Quintilian was a teacher in Ancient Rome who wrote a famous book on rhetoric called Institutio Oratoria which was published around 95 CE.
A Memory Journey through Rethymno, Crete
One of my favorite memory journeys is a walk through the city of Rethymno, Crete. It has 65 stages, though would have been longer if there had been time for one more visit.
