PFH1164976: Thailand: A 'Ma Song' (entranced devotee) with a Taoist flag at San Chao Chui Tui (Chinese Taoist temple) at the end of the street parade, Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164977: Thailand: A 'Ma Song' (entranced devotee) with a Taoist flag at San Chao Chui Tui (Chinese Taoist temple) at the end of the street parade, Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164979: Thailand: The lowering of the Lantern Pole at San Chao Chui Tui (Chinese Taoist temple), Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164989: Cambodia: Angkor Wat from Phnom Bakheng / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164990: Cambodia: The entrance and moat surrounding Angkor Wat as the sun sets / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164993: Cambodia: Drinks vendors at the end of the causeway leading to Angkor Wat / Bridgeman Images

PFH1165000: Cambodia: The western approach to Angkor Wat / Bridgeman Images

PFH1165008: Cambodia: Flag of Cambodia under French rule, 1863-1945, 1945-1948. / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164371: Germany: The Nuremberg Chronicle, Franconia. / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164374: Germany: The Nuremberg Chronicle, God enthroned. / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164387: Germany: The Nuremberg Chronicle, Horace. / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164391: Germany: The Nuremberg Chronicle, James the Younger Apostle. / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164397: Germany: The Nuremberg Chronicle, John boiled in oil. / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164407: Persia / Iran: 15th century anatomical drawing from the Tashriih-i badan-i insaan / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164425: Singapore: Singapore Recreation Club, early 20th century. / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164437: Turkey: Illuminated folio from an Ottoman dua kitabi or 'prayer book' (1845). / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164440: Turkey: Illuminated folio from an Ottoman dua kitabi or 'prayer book' (1845). / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164442: Turkey: Illuminated folio from an Ottoman dua kitabi or 'prayer book' (1845). / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164444: Turkey: Illuminated folio from an Ottoman dua kitabi or 'prayer book' (1845). / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164451: Turkey: Illuminated folio from an Ottoman dua kitabi or 'prayer book' (1845). / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164464: Turkey: Illuminated folio from an Ottoman dua kitabi or 'prayer book' (1845). The Footprint of Muhammad. / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164466: Turkey: Illuminated folio from an Ottoman dua kitabi or 'prayer book' (1845). Relics of the Prophet Muhammad. / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164725: Thailand: A man in a Chinese mask in the procession through the streets of Phuket Town, Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164728: Thailand: A man in a Chinese mask in the procession through the streets of Phuket Town, Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164736: Thailand: Lighting incense at San Chao Bang Niew (Chinese Taoist temple), Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164739: Thailand: An altar inside the main temple building, San Chao Bang Niew (Chinese Taoist temple), Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164742: Thailand: Chinese gods and other statues on an altar in San Chao Put Jaw (Chinese Taoist temple), Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164743: Thailand: Incense burner at San Chao Chui Tui (Chinese Taoist temple), Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164752: Thailand: 'Ma Song' (entranced devotees) return to San Chao Chui Tui (Chinese Taoist temple) from the street parade, Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164756: Thailand: An elderly woman 'Ma Song' (entranced devotee) returns to San Chao Chui Tui (Chinese Taoist temple) from the parade, Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164765: Thailand: Devotees or 'Ma Song' in a trance waiting to walk across burning coals, Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164771: Thailand: A 'Ma Song' in the parade of devotees, Phuket Town, Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164774: Thailand: A 'Ma Song' with his guitar in the parade of devotees, Phuket Town, Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164780: Thailand: Entranced devotee or 'Ma Song' takes part in a procession through Phuket Town, Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164784: Thailand: Entranced devotee or 'Ma Song' takes part in a procession through Phuket Town, Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164791: Thailand: Entranced female devotee or 'Ma Song' visits a street altar set up by a shop owner looking for blessings from passing devotees, Phuket Town, Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images