Black and white photograph of Mt. Vesuvius taken near Castellamare di Stabia.

Black and white photograph of Mt. Vesuvius taken from Pompei.

Black and white photograph of Mt. Vesuvius taken from the rim of the volcano.

Black and white photograph of Mt. Vesuvius taken from the rim of the volcano.

Black and white photograph of the Hotel Seiano. A sign reading "Bergo Seiano Ristorante" is painted across the top of the building's façade.

Black and white photograph of a northeast view of the ruins of the Roman Forum in Italy.

Black and white photograph of a southweat view of the ruins of the Roman Forum in Italy.

Black and white photograph of a northwest view of the ruins of the Temple of Ceres in Italy.

Black and white photograph of Robert H. Merrill standing in front of the interior columns of the Temple of Neptune.

Black and white photograph of Robert H. Merrill standing next to the columns of the Paestum Basilica.

Black and white photograph of the south wall of the Paestum Basilica. Mountains are visible in the background.

Black and white photograph of a band performing in the dining room of the Hotel Capuccini. Four men are playing guitars, one man is standing on a chair, and a man on the left side of the frame is holding a vase. People sitting and eating at dining…