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In 2009, Jaroslav Pánek, as an internationally recognised researcher, became the Head of the Czech Historical Institute in Rome (Istituto Storico Ceco di Roma), a research institution of the Institute of History, Czech Academy of Sciences, a civic research institute, abroad. Research in the archives and libraries of the Vatican, Rome and other Italian cities is bringing forth many valuable results. The personality of Jaroslav Pánek, his ideas and long-term academic and organizational involvement have significantly impacted upon the activities of the Institute.