Category Archives: The Memory Code

Candlebark School and Memory Systems

Posted on April 8, 2021 by lynne

I am still bowled over by what a skilled teacher with really amazing students can do with the ideas in Memory Craft. The Year 3/4 teacher at Candlebark school, Nat, had heard about my work from her husband, Paul, who … Continue reading →

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Art as a memory device

Posted on November 22, 2019 by lynne

I get the most wonderful emails from readers. This one particularly delighted me because of the stunning painting attached. How good is that?!? There are more of Eric Wert’s paintings on his website. Eric wrote (quoted with permission): “I recently … Continue reading →

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Adding layers to a memory palace & The Eastern Curlew

Posted on October 26, 2019 by lynne

I had a lovely time at the Stories of Influence writers’ festival at Lake Tyers in Gippsland, Victoria. With indigenous and non-indigenous participants, the role of story and art in all sorts of cultures dominated the weekend’s activities. After delivering … Continue reading →

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Spanish “Stonehenge”

Posted on September 15, 2019 by lynne

There are so many sites nicknamed with the tag “Stonehenge” that I have not had time to explore them all. When the “Spanish Stonehenge” hit the news in recent weeks, I was pointed to the reports by many readers of … Continue reading →

Posted in archaeology, Dolmen de Guadalperal, indigenous memory systems, memory, Memory Craft, memory methods, memory palace, Memory Spaces, method of loci, mythology, Neolithic, Spanish Stonehenge, stone circles, The Memory Code, The Memory Whisperer | 2 Comments

The Memory Code in Czech (and a new tag)

Posted on October 3, 2018 by lynne

I am delighted to announce that The Memory Code is now available in Czech – alongside the English and Chinese editions. Click on the image for the link to this site where there are more details. If I could read … Continue reading →

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Talks about ‘The Memory Code’

Posted on September 26, 2018 by lynne

I have been rather quiet on this blog recently as I finished the new book (still without a title!) and am working with my editor on final changes and the images. I am very nervous about my art work appearing … Continue reading →

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The Memory Code – In Chinese

Posted on June 8, 2018 by lynne

I am delighted to announce that The Memory Code is now available in Chinese. I have only started learning the language, so I can’t read what this says, but I am really chuffed to see this Good Publishing Co edition. … Continue reading →

Posted in archaeology, memory, memory devices, memory palace, Memory Spaces, method of loci, mnemonic devices, mnemonics, Neolithic, orality, Orkney, prehistory, primary orality, songlines, stone circles, Stonehenge, The Memory Code | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Fascinating wooden charts of the Tunumiit

Posted on May 8, 2018 by lynne

So much of my work is about the incredible potential of hand held memory devices. These carved maps of the Tunumiit culture of Greenland combine the two methods I use most: the landscape and handheld devices. How logical is it to … Continue reading →

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Jim Rountree really understands my ideas

Posted on April 29, 2018 by lynne

There have been lots of articles about The Memory Code. Lots of interviews and lots of talks. I was reflecting back on the past eighteen months as I head into the final stages of preparing the manuscript for the next … Continue reading →

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