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The Art of Memory Wiki is a free, online encyclopedia of memory techniques, mental calculation, and related brain training information. For online discussion, visit the Art of Memory Forum. For online memory training and live competitions, visit Memory League.
New Memory Software
Get a first look at our new software over on our memory palace software page! You can also train your brain using Memory League and our other memory training software.
Getting Started
If you're new to memory techniques, download our free ebook, Learn the Art of Memory. See also, the Beginner's Portal and our free memory course for self-study.
See also the big List of Memory Techniques.
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
- Memory Palace Forum
- Method of Loci
- Virtual Memory Palaces
- How to Use a Memory Palace to Study
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
- Mnemonic Association System for Numbers
- Binary Number Memorization Systems
- How to Remember Numbers with a Memory Palace
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.
- List of Mnemonists
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.
- Learn How to Memorize a Book
- Learn How to Memorize a Textbook
- Learn How to Memorize a Dictionary
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 training techniques. We also offer a variety of memory training tools and software. 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 battles. Beginners are welcome! For information about the platform and the competitions disciplines, see the links below:
- Memory League
- Memory League Cards Event
- Memory League Images Event
- Memory League Names Event
- Memory League Numbers Event
- Memory League Words Event
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
- Memory Challenges forum
- Card Memorization Techniques
- How to Memorize a Pack of Cards
- Weekly Memory Challenge
- Rapid Language Learning Project
- Silva Rhetoricae
- Standard Memorization Goals
- Trivia and Quiz Software and Games
Training Regimens
Speed Reading
Calendar Systems
From the History of Memory
Speed Mathematics & Mental Calculation
- 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
