PFH1164405: Kingdoms of the Holy Roman Empire 1493 (engraving) / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164416: Persia / Iran: Anatomical illustration of internal organs from the Tibb-i Akbar, 'The medicine of Akbar'. / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164483: Cambodia: Thai mercenaries in a bas-relief on the western section of the southern gallery, Angkor Wat / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164528: Thailand: Thais and foreigners enjoying Chiang Mai's Sunday Walking Street Market, Chiang Mai / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164530: Thailand: A traditional Lanna lantern, used during the annual Loy Krathong festival, in front of the Burmese-style chedi at Wat Saen Fang, Chiang Mai / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164605: Indonesia: Mount Mirabie in Banyuwangi, eastern Jave, late 18th century / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164639: Thailand: Wat Si Sanphet, Ayutthaya Historical Park / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164659: Thailand: Rattles for sale outside San Chao Bang Niew (Chinese Taoist temple), Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164667: Thailand: Chinese gods and other statues on an altar at San Chao Bang Niew (Chinese Taoist temple), Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164683: Thailand: Entranced devotee or 'Ma Song' takes part in a procession through Phuket Town, Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164686: Thailand: A section of the daily parade through Phuket Town during the festival, Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164715: Thailand: Firecrackers explode over shrine bearers and they are quickly enveloped in thick smoke, street procession, Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164720: Thailand: Entranced devotee or 'Ma Song' takes part in a procession through Phuket Town, Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164730: Thailand: Acrobats in a procession through Phuket Town, Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164740: Thailand: Worshippers at San Chao Put Jaw (Chinese Taoist temple), Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164755: 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

PFH1164759: Thailand: A 'Ma Song' after coming out of his trance at San Chao Chui Tui (Chinese Taoist temple), Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164769: Thailand: A 'Ma Song' in the parade of devotees, Phuket Town, Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164772: Thailand: The parade of devotees and their attendants passes through the streets of Phuket Town, Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164796: Thailand: Carrying the gods through the streets and dragon dancers, street procession, Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164809: Thailand: Entranced 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

PFH1164820: Thailand: Carrying the gods through the streets littered with firecrackers, street procession, Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164823: Thailand: Carrying the gods through the streets littered with firecrackers, street procession, Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164834: Thailand: Entranced devotee or 'Ma Song' takes part in a procession through Phuket Town, Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164862: Thailand: Lion dancer at San Chao Bang Niew (Chinese Taoist temple), Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164865: Thailand: Preparing the coals for the firewalkers at San Chao Bang Niew (Chinese Taoist temple), Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164879: Thailand: Deafening firecrackers explode above the heads of shrine bearers as they race through the streets, Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164888: Thailand: A man at a long street altar awaits the procession of entranced devotees or 'Ma Song', Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164923: Thailand: The 'Crossing the Bridge' ceremony at San Chao Bang Niew (Chinese Taoist temple), Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164958: Thailand: An altar in San Chao Saeng Tham Chinese temple, Phuket / Bridgeman Images

PFH1164969: Thailand: An altar at San Chao Chui Tui (Chinese Taoist temple), Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Bridgeman Images

PFH1165010: Cambodia: Flag of the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC), 1982-1983. / Bridgeman Images

PFH1165024: Cambodia: UNTAC (United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia) soldier in UNTAC uniform, 1992-3. / Bridgeman Images

PFH1165030: Cambodia: Flag of the communist republic of Democratic Kampuchea (1975-1979). / Bridgeman Images

PFH1165113: Cambodia: Son Ngoc Minh (1920-1972), also known as Achar Mean, veteran Cambodian communist politician. / Bridgeman Images

PFH1165232: Cambodia: The equestrian statue of King Norodom pavilion (left) and the King Norodom chedi (right), Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, Phnom Penh / Bridgeman Images