PFH1167248: Cambodia: A 1929 photograph of a rehearsal of the Khmer Royal Ballet at the Chanchay Pavilion in Phnom Penh. / Bridgeman Images

PFH1167300: Thailand: Bell-shaped Sri Lankan-style chedi, Wat Chang Lom, Si Satchanalai Historical Park / Bridgeman Images

PFH1167308: Thailand: Prehistoric skeletal remains at the Si Satchanalai Centre for the Study and Preservation of Sangkalok Kilns, Si Satchanalai Historical Park / Bridgeman Images

PFH1167317: Thailand: Wat Chom Chuen, Si Satchanalai Historical Park / Bridgeman Images

PFH1167325: China: Emperor Xianfeng (1831 - 1861), his temple name was Wenzong, Chinese School, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) / Bridgeman Images

PFH1167339: Thailand: Buddhas at Wat Phra Kaew, Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park / Bridgeman Images

PFH1167352: Thailand: Chinese-style spirit houses and ancestor shrines around a tree near the Kamphaeng Phet lak mueang or city pillar, Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park / Bridgeman Images

PFH1167363: Thailand: White prangs of Wat Mahathat, Phetchaburi / Bridgeman Images

PFH1167380: Vietnam: The first generation of female students at Dong Khanh High School in Hue (early 20th century) / Bridgeman Images

PFH1167397: Vietnam: The maritime post office at Nha Kong Port, Saigon (early 20th century) / Bridgeman Images

PFH1167440: Thailand: Wat Yai Suwannaram, Phetchaburi / Bridgeman Images

PFH1167448: Mongolia: The Eighth Jebtsundamba Khutugtu Bogd Khan, last monarchic ruler of Mongolia. / Bridgeman Images

PFH1167476: China / Tibet: Ensapa Lobsang Döndrup, 3rd Panchen Lama (1505-1568). / Bridgeman Images

PFH1167531: Thailand: A traditional Northern Thai musical trio with two sueng and one saw. / Bridgeman Images

PFH1167534: Thailand: Palace complex, Khao Wang and Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park, Phetchaburi / Bridgeman Images

PFH1167537: Thailand: Palace complex and gardens, Khao Wang and Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park, Phetchaburi / Bridgeman Images

PFH1167546: Thailand: A character from the Ramayana in the cloisters, Ramakien (Ramayana) murals, Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), Bangkok / Bridgeman Images

PFH1167573: Thailand: Phra Ratchawang Ban Peun, Phetchaburi / Bridgeman Images

PFH1167628: Thailand: Chinese shrine in Wat Kalayanimit, Thonburi, Bangkok / Bridgeman Images

PFH1167633: Thailand: Chedi and the Thai flag at the Golden Mount (Wat Saket), Bangkok / Bridgeman Images

PFH1167640: Thailand: Chedi within the chedi at the summit, Wat Saket and the Golden Mount, Bangkok / Bridgeman Images

PFH1167646: Thailand: Wat Saket and the Golden Mount, Bangkok / Bridgeman Images

PFH1167655: Thailand: Gold lacquered window shutter with scenes from the Jatakas, Wat Saket and the Golden Mount, Bangkok / Bridgeman Images

PFH1167686: Burma: Bagan (Pagan) Ancient City / Bridgeman Images

PFH1167705: Burma: Htilominlo Temple, Bagan (Pagan) Ancient City / Bridgeman Images

PFH1167715: Thailand: Prasat Meuang Phanomwan, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Northeast Thailand / Bridgeman Images

PFH1167718: Burma: Nanpaya Temple, Bagan (Pagan) Ancient City / Bridgeman Images

PFH1167741: Sri Lanka: Fisherman at Nuwara Wewa, Anuradhapura / Bridgeman Images

PFH1167747: Sri Lanka: Frieze of 'The Lovers', Isurumuniya temple museum, Anuradhapura / Bridgeman Images

PFH1167748: Sri Lanka: Abhayagiri Dagoba, Anuradhapura / Bridgeman Images

PFH1166472: Burma / Myanmar: A woman smoking a cheroot sells calabashes in Mong Yawng in Shan State in 1929. / Bridgeman Images

PFH1166479: Ukraine: Detail from golden Scythian pectoral, 4th century BCE / Bridgeman Images

PFH1166513: Indonesia: A Batak couple of northern Sumatra in traditional clothing, c. 1915. / Bridgeman Images

PFH1166520: Japan: A Japanese Fishing Family / Famille de Pecheurs Japonais (1843). / Bridgeman Images

PFH1166533: Iran: Mar Elias (Eliya), the Nestorian bishop of the Urmia Plain village of Geogtapa, c.1831. / Bridgeman Images

PFH1166551: Cambodia: Library, Banteay Srei (Citadel of the Women), near Angkor / Bridgeman Images