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Referenced multiple times as Procopius's scandalous account of Justinian and Theodora, containing the famous passages about Theodora's past and criticisms of Justinian as a demonic figure

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Referenced in discussion about Theodora, wife of Emperor Justinian. The hosts mention that 'because of Procopius' secret history' they know details about Theodora, though noting the information is 'clearly kind of tabloid gossip, incredibly salacious gossip.' This is the famous 6th-century Byzantine historical work also known as 'Anecdota.'

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Explicitly mentioned as one of Procopius's works - 'he also writes a book about the monuments that Justinian raises. With a brilliant title, On Buildings.'

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Referenced as Procopius's historical account of the Vandal War and conquest of Italy, described as more respectful of Justinian than the Secret History

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Referenced multiple times throughout the episode as the source for sensational claims about Justinian (his head vanishing, being a demon) and Theodora. Explicitly called 'Procopius' secret history' and discussed as a historical source.

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The opening passage about Theodora's scandalous youth is read directly from Procopius's work. The hosts describe it as 'one of the most notorious, scabrous, shocking passages in the whole of ancient literature' and discuss throughout whether Procopius's account can be trusted.

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Described as 'one of the raciest and most incendiary biographies ever written' about Empress Theodora by a courtier named Procopius who had fallen out with the imperial couple

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Mentioned in comparison to An Instance of the Fingerpost as one of the great historical novels.