Stories, provenance and tradition

Stories from the Market

Every object has a story—of a place, a maker, a tradition or a moment in Greek history. These stories offer context for the things selected for Pappas Market.

Bob Hope and Jack Benny participating in a Greek War Relief Association program

When Hollywood Came to Greece’s Aid

During the Second World War, American entertainers, studios and audiences joined an extraordinary national campaign supporting Greek relief.
Greek author Nikos Kazantzakis

Remembering Nikos Kazantzakis

The Cretan author of Zorba the Greek, Christ Recrucified and The Last Temptation of Christ remains one of modern Greece’s most widely known writers.