UNESCO Cites Birth of Charles IV as ‘Important Anniversary’

The 700th birth anniversary of King of Bohemia (1346–1378) and Holy Roman Emperor (1355–1378) Charles IV has been designated as one of UNESCO’s important world anniversaries for 2016–2017. Throughout 2016, the Sept centennial anniversary will feature a wide array of commemorative events ranging from exhibitions to historical-themed festivities, conferences and celebrations. The Czech Academy of Sciences’ participation is part of the research programs Strategy AV21. Events thus far featured a lecture on “Emperor Charles IV. and Master of Theology Jan Hus” February 17, 2016 by Prof. František Šmahel, Czech historian of medieval political and intellectual history, at the Neo Renaissance Žofín Palace in Prague. It launched a cycle of lectures CAS – Top research in the public interest by prominent Czech scientists.