[andykx]

I used this method on an art history exam during my Freshman year of college (>10 years ago). We had to memorize an absurd amount of details pertaining to different works of art.

I still remember all of it. Strangely, not only do I remember the information, but also how I visualized it within the space - like, they way that I “wrote” it.

[cercatrova]

Same here, I'd construct different palaces for different classes and exams.

> Strangely, not only do I remember the information, but also how I visualized it within the space - like, they way that I “wrote” it

This is actually why it works, because you remember the layout of the palace, not in spite of it.