Image Galleries of Asian History
Galleries of historic photographs, paintings, and art prints depicting the major events in Asian history.
Images of the Samurai, Japan's Warriors
Paintings, woodcut prints, and photographs of Japanese samurai warriors and their gear, plus modern-day samurai re-enactors.
Paintings, woodcut prints, and photographs of Japanese samurai warriors and their gear, plus modern-day samurai re-enactors.
Korean War Photo Gallery
Soon after World War II, the North Korean leader, Kim Il-sung, decided to seize South Korea and establish a united communist nation. In June of 1950, North Korea launched an attack across the 38th Parallel, touching off the Korean War. See photos from that conflict.
Soon after World War II, the North Korean leader, Kim Il-sung, decided to seize South Korea and establish a united communist nation. In June of 1950, North Korea launched an attack across the 38th Parallel, touching off the Korean War. See photos from that conflict.
Vietnam War Photo Gallery
Collection of Vietnam War photographs, including pictures from the prelude to the war.
Collection of Vietnam War photographs, including pictures from the prelude to the war.
Castles of Japan
During the 13th to 16th centuries, the daimyo (lords) of Japan were often at war. In order to protect their lands and people, they built mighty castles, complete with moats. See photos of the castles of Japan.
During the 13th to 16th centuries, the daimyo (lords) of Japan were often at war. In order to protect their lands and people, they built mighty castles, complete with moats. See photos of the castles of Japan.
Tiananmen Square, 1989 -- Photo Gallery
Photographs of the Tiananmen Square Protests and Massacre of 1989, including Jeff Widener's famous "Tank Man" or "The Unknown Rebel" shot.
Photographs of the Tiananmen Square Protests and Massacre of 1989, including Jeff Widener's famous "Tank Man" or "The Unknown Rebel" shot.
Traditional Korean Masks
Korean masks were originally used in shamanist rituals; today, they appear most often in cultural festivals. Learn about the origin and meaning of the masks, and see some of the dozens of mask designs here, as well as pictures of mask-dancers performing.
Korean masks were originally used in shamanist rituals; today, they appear most often in cultural festivals. Learn about the origin and meaning of the masks, and see some of the dozens of mask designs here, as well as pictures of mask-dancers performing.
Japanese Noblewomen's Hairstyles
Through the centuries, fashionable hairstyles for Japanese noblewomen have varied widely. From floor-length straight tresses to up-dos that would make Marie Antoinette envious, see the variety here.
Through the centuries, fashionable hairstyles for Japanese noblewomen have varied widely. From floor-length straight tresses to up-dos that would make Marie Antoinette envious, see the variety here.
Chinese Opera Photos
Photo gallery of Chinese Opera pictures, including Beijing and Sichuan Opera.
Photo gallery of Chinese Opera pictures, including Beijing and Sichuan Opera.