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. and Marina Hužvárová.