Storytelling

All across the world can be found great storytelling traditions dating back thousands of years. From Africa to Europe, North and South America to Australasia and Asia, with its Indian epic tales and the storytelling tradition in China dating back to 206BC, the telling of stories has been part of cultural development.

This train of thought was prompted by recent figures that once again confirmed that this blog receives visitors from all over the world.

But why use the phrase ‘storytelling’ rather than writing? Well, a New York Times article reported that researchers found that the human brain, wherever it may be in the world,  has an affinity for narrative construction, with people finding it easier to remember facts if they are presented in a story rather than as a list.

All we do is write them down!

 

John Dean