The Memory Techniques Wiki
The Art of Memory Wiki is a free, online encyclopedia of memory techniques, mental calculation, and related brain training information.
For online discussion with like-minded people, visit the Art of Memory Forum. For online memory training and live competitions, visit Memory League.
If you’re new to memory techniques, download our free ebook, Learn the Art of Memory.
See also the Beginner’s Portal, our Free Memory Course for self-study, and the big list of memory techniques for studying.
New Mind Palace Software
Create and manage your memory palaces with our memory palace software! You can also train your brain and compete in online memory competitions on Memory League. Also check out our article about Sherlock’s mind palace.
You can also download free printable worksheets to help you with your memory training.
Memory Palaces and the Method of Loci
Learn how to use memory palaces and the method of loci! These techniques help you keep long lists of information in order and provide the foundation of many other mnemonic techniques. Photographic memory doesn’t exist, but the method of loci is one of the core techniques in being able to achieve superhuman memory abilities.
- How to Build a Memory Palace
- Memory Palace Tips
- Art of Memory Forum
- Method of Loci
- Virtual Memory Palaces
Peg Lists
Peg lists are similar to memory palaces, but they use ordered “pegs” instead of locations to keep your lists of facts in sequence.
Link and Story Methods
The link and story methods help you chain facts together into linked lists of information.
How to Memorize Numbers
If you’re new to number memorization, see the blog post, An Introduction to Memorizing Numbers, and then choose a system below.
- Major System
- Dominic System
- The Shaper System
- Person-Action-Object (PAO) System
- Ben System
- Shadow System
- Mnemonic Association System for Numbers
- Binary Number Memorization Systems
- How to Remember Numbers with a Memory Palace
Other systems described in the forum:
- Trochee System
- TIM System (Translated Index Method)
- 2-Digit CV System
Memory Techniques for Languages
Memory techniques can be used for learning languages and vocabulary.
Famous Memorizers
A mnemonist is someone who uses mnemonics to memorize things.
How to Memorize Books
Before memorizing a book, you’ll have to decide whether you’re trying to memorize text word-for-word or just an outline of the concepts and facts. See the links below for more information.
How to Remember the Bible
Other Study Techniques and Tips
Here are some powerful study tips that everyone should be familiar with.
- There’s an index of mnemonic systems
- 10 Quick Memory Improvement Tips
- Spaced Repetition and Recall
- Feynman Technique
- Memory Palace Alternatives
- Memory Boards and Lukasas
Brain Health
Health is an important part of brain training!
- Natural Ways to Improve Memory
- Exercise and Memory
- Foods to Improve Memory
- Sleep and Memory
- Stress and Memory
How to Remember Names
How to Remember Speeches
How to Remember Letters
If you need to remember random letters, for example, in passwords or license plates, you can create mnemonics for them.
Memory Competition Guide
Memory competitions come in several formats and there are many Memory Competition Training Techniques. We also offer a variety of free memory training games. Eidetic Memory is not required.
Memory League
Memory League is an online memory training and competition app where users compete in rapid, head-to-head memory games. Beginners are welcome! For information about the platform and the competitions disciplines, see the links below:
- Memory League
- Memory League Cards Game
- Memory League Images Game
- Memory League Names Game
- Memory League Numbers Game
- Memory League Words Game
IAM Format
The International Association of Memory (IAM) manages various national, international, and World Memory Championships.
- International Association of Memory (IAM)
- IAM Random Words Event
- IAM Binary Number Events
- IAM Card Memorization Events
Additional Links
How to Memorize Poetry
Memory Challenges
Training Regimens
Speed Reading
Calendar Systems
From the History of Memory
Speed Mathematics & Mental Calculation
- How to Calculate the Day of the Week
- Decimal Representation of Fractions
- Trachtenberg System
- Chisanbop
- Finger Binary Counting
- Shi Fengshou Rapid Calculation
- Casting Out Nines
- Vedic Mathematics
- How to Use an Abacus
- Mental Calculation of Logarithms
Memory Research
Note that only links that have artofmemory.com/wiki/ in the URL are wiki pages.
