It is a true symbol of home stability and hospitality ... In many cultures, it is regarded as a totem or spiritual guide, offering protection and wisdom. The green woodpecker, with its powerful ...

at home in Athens—in an apartment with one of the best Acropolis views I've ever seen—and asked her for her views on this ancient mystical symbol of protection. Tell us about the history of ...

The researchers were surprised to find that only 16 percent of all symbols were receiving any sort of national protection within the country in which they are considered symbolic. The also found ...