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    Was Procopius' "The Secret History" the only historical account saying that Theodora had a son?

    Question #118913. Asked by Priscilla9. (Nov 24 10 9:36 AM)


    Datsmeharse

    		In terms of contemporary sources, there are conflicting views:
    This source specifically references the "lurid details" of Theodora's early life as being solely based on Procopius' account:
    http://www.roman-emperors.org/dora.htm

    This source says that John the Lydian among other historians of the time corroborated Procopius' accounts, though perhaps not the specific details you mentioned.
    There seems to be no web evidence at least so I'd opt for the former view.
    http://www.suite101.com/content/primary-source-documents-and-historical-research-a161748


    Nov 24 10, 5:23 PM

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