Joe Illig

Joe Illig

Yesterday we went to the site of the first Olympics in Olympia. We got to learn about the Greco-Roman architecture and the Mythological influences that helped shape the Olympics. It was intense to see all the old buildings, and think that they've been there longer than America. It was amazing to see many of the statues that were crafted back in the day. This was especially amazing to me, as someone who has trouble drawing a circle well. One of the coolest things was the way they dealt with cheaters in the Olympics. They were forced to make a huge statue of Zeus that was inscribed with the fact that they cheated and their name. I would give Olympia 9.5/10, highly recommend.