PFH1173697: Cuba: A study by Constantino Arias entitled 'Ugly American' showing an American tourist in 1950s Batista-era Cuba / Bridgeman Images

PFH1180096: China: The new outer walls of the Hui Wang Fen (Palace and Tombs of the Hami Kings) complex, Hami (Kumul), Xinjiang Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1180125: Syria: Nobleman in bas-relief at the Temple of Bel, Palmyra / Bridgeman Images

PFH1173828: Vietnam: John Paul Vann (1924-1972) relaxing in his office in Saigon, c. 1966 / Bridgeman Images

PFH1173854: China: Bronze Dragon Turtle statue next to the Hall of Supreme Harmony, The Forbidden City (Zijin Cheng), Beijing / Bridgeman Images

PFH1173870: Vietnam: Two USAF F-100D Super Sabre aircraft streaking over South Vietnam on their way to an assigned target (1967). The aircraft provided much of the tactical air support to Allied ground forces fighting in Vietnam. / Bridgeman Images

PFH1173894: China: The Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian), The Forbidden City (Zijin Cheng), Beijing / Bridgeman Images

PFH1173897: China: Courtyard behind the Hall of Preserving Harmony, The Forbidden City (Zijin Cheng), Beijing / Bridgeman Images

PFH1169536: China: Empress Cao (1016-1079), consort of Emperor Renzong, 4th ruler of the Song Dynasty (r.1022-1063). / Bridgeman Images

PFH1169556: Vietnam: Old wooden doors at the Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang, Hue / Bridgeman Images

PFH1169604: Vietnam: The Khiem Cung Gate at the Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, Hue / Bridgeman Images

PFH1169607: Vietnam: Staircase and entrance to the Tomb of Emperor Thieu Tri, Hue / Bridgeman Images

PFH1169664: China: Madame Zhu, a Chinese lady of rank, wearing official robes of the civil 8th rank with an oriole bird. Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) portrait. / Bridgeman Images

PFH1169679: USA: Anna May Wong, Chinese-American movie star (1905-1961). / Bridgeman Images

PFH1169690: China: Eave detail, Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1169705: China: Stele on the back of a turtle, Qingyang Gong (Green Goat Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1169723: China: Emperor Shun (Yushun), fifth and last of the legendary 'Five Emperors' (c.2255-2205 BCE). Han Dynasty mural. / Bridgeman Images

PFH1169824: China: Ten Thousand Buddha Pagoda, Du Fu Caotang (Du Fu's Thatched Cottage), Chengdu, Sichuan Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1169912: China: Wenshu Yuan (Wenshu Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1169915: China: Wenshu Yuan (Wenshu Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1169918: China: A mythical temple guardian on a roof in Wenshu Yuan (Wenshu Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1169935: China: The Buddhist library at Wenshu Yuan (Wenshu Temple), Chengdu, Sichuan Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1180324: Jordan: The Oval Forum in the ancient Greco-Roman city of Jerash / Bridgeman Images

PFH1180393: Thailand: Wat Jong Kham, framed by multi-coloured bougainvillaea, reflected in the waters of Lake Jong Kham, Mae Hong Son, northern Thailand / Bridgeman Images

PFH1180437: Thailand: Box containing the Phra Bot (the Buddha banner), Pu Sae, Ya Sae Festival, Tambon Mae Hia, Chiang Mai, northern Thailand / Bridgeman Images

PFH1180469: Thailand: The head of a sacrificial buffalo, Pu Sae, Ya Sae Festival, Tambon Mae Hia, Chiang Mai, northern Thailand / Bridgeman Images

PFH1180475: Thailand: Buddha figures in the cloister surrounding the old chedi at Wat Yang Kuang, Suriyawong Road, Chiang Mai, northern Thailand / Bridgeman Images

PFH1180487: Thailand: The old chedi at Wat Yang Kuang after renovation, Suriyawong Road, Chiang Mai, northern Thailand / Bridgeman Images

PFH1180511: Laos: Launching krathongs on the Mekhong River, Bun Nam festival (Lao Loy Krathong), Vientiane / Bridgeman Images

PFH1180531: Palestine: A Palestinian family churning butter in a goatskin at Beeroth, near Jerusalem, c. 1900 / Bridgeman Images

PFH1180597: Thailand: Mae Toranee, Earth Goddess, wringing the cool waters of detatchment from her hair at the entrance to Doi Chiang Dao (Chiang Dao Mountain) Caves, Chiang Dao, northern Thailand / Bridgeman Images

PFH1180603: Thailand: The view from Doi Chiang Dao (Chiang Dao Mountain) as forest fires burn below, Chiang Dao, northern Thailand / Bridgeman Images

PFH1180749: Burma / Myanmar: The royal se-daw drums of King Thibaw (r. 1878-1885) being played for the last time during the visit of Lord Dufferin to Mandalay Palace in 1886 / Bridgeman Images

PFH1173909: Vietnam: US Army gunners firing a 175mm self-propelled gun during a 'Search and Destroy' operation in Quang Duc Province, January 1968 / Bridgeman Images

PFH1173913: Vietnam: US Army troops deploy at an LZ ('Landing Zone') in the Central Highlands, 1966 / Bridgeman Images

PFH1173927: Cambodia: The main tower in the central sanctuary, Bakong temple, Roluos Complex, Angkor / Bridgeman Images