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Method of Loci (LO-KIE in Latin)

The Ancient Greeks and Romans filled their minds with tomes of knowledge that they could recall when needed.

The underlying principle was the ā€œMethod of Lociā€ (loci being Latin for ā€œplacesā€).

Loci (LO-KIE in classic Latin; LO-SIGH in English. I prefer the Latin actually.)

Later: Spatial constellation Research backing this up Mind palace links

Wiki

It is a strategy of memory enhancement by visualizing familiar spatial environments to improve the recall of information…The method relies on memorized spatial relationships to establish order and recollect memorial content.