The Tower of Babel is a story from the Bible, specifically found in the book of Genesis. It describes how humanity, speaking a single language, came together to build a tall tower that would reach the heavens. They aimed to make a name for themselves and avoid being scattered across the earth. In response to their ambition, God confused their language, causing the people to no longer understand each other. This led to their inability to complete the tower, and they were scattered across the world. The story serves as an explanation for the diversity of languages and cultures.