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What type of anecdotes did 6th-century historian Procopius tell in his book Anekdota?

anecdote

[an-ik-doht] / ˈæn ɪkˌdoʊt /


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Throughout the show, his chosen family is on stage with him, punctuating his stories with songs that give each anecdote an emotional button.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

One New York Times report made the rounds particularly because of its opening anecdote about the candidate disappearing at a critical juncture because he needed a nap.

From Slate Jun. 2, 2026

He does not rely on anecdote alone but instead builds patterns from a wide sampling of Fourth of July orations.

From The Wall Street Journal May 22, 2026

And Wiseman relayed an amusing anecdote about Canadian Hansen, whose trip around the Moon was also his first time in space.

From Barron's Apr. 7, 2026

The scene becomes an anecdote, an action that would unnerve Vera Louise and defend him against patricide.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison

Happily, this soon gives way to anecdota and reminiscence.

From Time Magazine Archive

Fortunately, Benson has been so diligent in gathering papers and anecdota that he escapes from his own simplifications.

From Time Magazine Archive

Of such anecdota there are many collections; the earliest was probably L. A. Muratori's, in 1709.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Part 1, Slice 1 by Various

"We've known from anecdotes for 100 years that vipers tend to be resistant to their own venom," Carroll said.

From Science Daily Sep. 8, 2026

Eastern, and the Federal Reserve’s beige book of economic anecdotes, due at 2 p.m.

From MarketWatch Sep. 2, 2026

His anecdotes are punctuated with nervous laughter, although he's better at making eye contact than when we first met in the Killers' heyday.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

Her book deploys a mix of compelling facts and anecdotes.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

Sometimes, in the intimacy of their bedroom, Blanca told her anecdotes about him and taught her his songs, warning her not to hum them in the house.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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