The Tower of Babel is a story from the Bible, specifically in the book of Genesis. It describes a time when humanity spoke a single language and decided to build a tall tower to 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 people to no longer understand each other. This led to the abandonment of the tower and the scattering of people across the world. The story serves as an explanation for the diversity of languages and cultures.