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The scientist and so also the historian needs to work with the media to publish and propagate the results of his or her work. Historians are often addressed by journalists and publicists for cooperation, and frequently the information provided is misused, twisted or inappropriately paraphrased and the ethical code of journalists is coarsely violated. The journalists themselves are aware of this problem and they attempt to solve it through their professional bodies. The article is devoted to the unfair ways of using the work of historians in journalistic practice. It appeals for improved relations by means of observance of professional and ethical rules.