Antiques Mysteries and Great Paintings from Urban Art Antiques

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Urban Art & Antiques

10 episodes

6 days ago

From Urban Art and Antiques comes a journey through art, history, and the stories objects tell. In Antiques Mysteries, we explore the hidden pasts of forgotten treasures—artifacts that carry whispers of time, memory, and the uncanny. In Great Paintings, we step inside the canvas to uncover the lives of artists and the moments that shaped their masterpieces. Whether it’s a mysterious doll that returns home or a painting that captures the fleeting light of a vanished world, each episode reveals how art and antiques connect us to the past—and to ourselves. Discover more at http://www.urbanartantiques.com [For entertainment purposes only.]

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Episodes (10/10)

Antiques Mysteries and Great Paintings from Urban Art Antiques

The Ghost of North Head and the Sea That Wouldn’t Let Go

The cliffs of Cape Disappointment harbor the North Head Lighthouse, a historic beacon overlooking tumultuous waters. Its keeper, Mary Pesonen, mysteriously vanished in 1923, leaving only her dog, Jerry, behind. Today, visitors report paranormal activities around the lighthouse, suggesting Mary's spirit endures, embodying the bond between memories and place.

6 days ago

5 minutes

Antiques Mysteries and Great Paintings from Urban Art Antiques

John Quidor’s Vision of Early America

In 1858, John Quidor captured a unique vision of Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow through his painting The Headless Horseman Pursuing Ichabod Crane. Blending folklore with 19th-century American art, Quidor focused on common humanity and its dark complexities, highlighting societal anxieties amidst rapid change, making it a key American Romanticism work.

1 week ago

7 minutes

Antiques Mysteries and Great Paintings from Urban Art Antiques

Edison’s Ghost Phone: The Machine That Never Spoke

In 1920, Thomas Edison sparked public intrigue by suggesting the possibility of recording the voice of a soul, linking it to his invention of the phonograph. Though he later claimed his remarks were hypothetical, the idea inspired rumors of a ghost phone. Despite no evidence of such a device, fascination and speculation persist.

2 weeks ago

6 minutes

Antiques Mysteries and Great Paintings from Urban Art Antiques

The Girl Who Waits: Eastman Johnson’s Haunting Vision

Eastman Johnson's painting, The Girl I Left Behind Me (1872), captures a moment of tension and yearning. The nameless girl, standing on a foggy bluff, symbolizes those left behind as her hair dances with the wind. The artwork reflects themes of absence, uncertainty, and the enduring weight of history, compelling viewers to contemplate hope amidst turmoil.

3 weeks ago

4 minutes

Antiques Mysteries and Great Paintings from Urban Art Antiques

The Doll That Wouldn’t Leave

"Antique Mysteries" is a new podcast from Urban Art and Antiques hosted by antique dealer Melissa. Each episode investigates intriguing stories behind historical items. The premiere discusses a haunting 19th-century doll, blending insights on antique craftsmanship and the idea that some objects hold intentional significance, echoing past narratives that persist.

1 month ago

4 minutes

Antiques Mysteries and Great Paintings from Urban Art Antiques

The Race That Never Ends

They say a painting is a window. But what if it’s something else? What if it’s a trapdoor? In this episode of Antiques Mysteries, we step into the haunted twilight of a forgotten gallery in Cleveland and follow the trail of a single, unsettling painting — The Race Track (Death on a Pale Horse) by […]

1 month ago

5 minutes

Antiques Mysteries and Great Paintings from Urban Art Antiques

Whispers in the Parlor

Step back to a time when Portland’s drawing rooms hummed with questions for the beyond. Whispers in the Parlor, the latest episode of Antiques Mysteries, revisits the Portland’s brief but fevered bout of “Ouijamania,” when talking boards promised messages from lost loved ones and the newspapers fanned a craze of séances, spirit photographs, and midnight […]

1 month ago

3 minutes

Antiques Mysteries and Great Paintings from Urban Art Antiques

Castle of Shadows: The Haunted Grandeur of the Crescent Hotel

High on a limestone ridge above the winding streets of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, the Crescent Hotel rises like a dream—or a warning. Built in 1885 as a luxury resort for the fashionable elite, its massive stone walls and turreted roofline still dominate the Ozark skyline. By day it is a picture of Victorian elegance, but […]

1 month ago

5 minutes

Antiques Mysteries and Great Paintings from Urban Art Antiques

Why Blue Willow Dishware Captivates Collectors

If you’ve ever wandered through an antique shop or peeked into a grandmother’s china cabinet, chances are you’ve seen Blue Willow. That crisp blue-and-white pattern with the little pagoda, the willow tree, and the birds flying overhead is one of the most recognizable designs in the ceramic world. For collectors, it’s both approachable and endlessly […]

2 months ago

5 minutes

Antiques Mysteries and Great Paintings from Urban Art Antiques

From Doorstep Thuds to Digital Searches: Why Old Directories Still Matter

Remember those bulky phone books that used to land on our porches with a satisfying thud? Most of us barely glanced at them before they went straight into the recycling bin. But here’s the funny thing—those books we once tossed aside are now collectible, sometimes selling for anywhere from $15 to $300. And if you […]

2 months ago

4 minutes