L'ENIGMA della Torre di Babele

Imagine a distant time, when humanity spoke only one language and considered itself united, strong, capable of any undertaking. At that time, an ancient legend tells, men decided to build a tower so tall that it would reach the sky… a challenge to the gods, an act of pride or perhaps of desperate ambition. But something went wrong. Languages ​​became confused, people dispersed, and the tower was swallowed up by the silence of history. Are we talking, of course, about the mythical Tower of Babel? Is it just an allegory, or is there a grain of truth? And if so, where was that tower really located? Is there archaeological evidence or clues hidden in ancient texts? 00:00 - Intro 00:49 - Theme song 01:15 - The enigma of the Tower of Babel 04:35 - Between heaven and earth 08:31 - A challenge to God 11:54 - The myth of the Tower 15:50 - The golden age 21:51 - Final greetings 23:35 - Credits MY NEW BOOK IS COMING: "A life well spent. Finding the meaning of things with Leonardo, Einstein and Darwin". Pre-order now: https://amzn.to/4leRDOR A Think about Science production: thinkaboutscience.com READ my graphic novel: "Figli delle stelle" (with Riccardo La Bella, for Feltrinelli Comics): https://amzn.to/47YYN3K READ: "Sherlock Holmes and the art of reasoning" (Feltrinelli), my latest book: https://amzn.to/3UuEwxS READ: "La meraviglie del tutto" (The wonder of everything), Piero Angela's latest book that we wrote together: https://amzn.to/3uBTojA Subscribe to my NEWSLETTER: "NOTICE TO NAVIGATORS": https://mailchi.mp/massimopolidoro.co... Join the PATREON page, support my projects and access lots of exclusive content:   / massimopolidoro   Discover my online courses: "The Art of Reasoning", "Psychology of the Unusual", "The Art of Public Speaking" and "The Art of Mentalism": https://www.massimopolidorostudio.com FOR MORE INFORMATION The music is by Marco Forni and can be listened to here: https://hyperfollow.com/marcoforni READ my books: "Sherlock Holmes and the Art of Reasoning": https://amzn.to/3UuEwxS "The Wonder of Everything" with Piero Angela: https://amzn.to/3uBTojA "The Science of the Incredible. How Beliefs and Convictions Are Formed and Why the Worst Never Die": https://amzn.to/3Z9GG4W "Brilliant. 13 Lessons I Received from a Legendary Wizard on the Art of Living and Thinking": https://amzn.to/3qTQmCC "The World Upside Down": https://amzn.to/2WTrG0Z "Think Like a Scientist": https://amzn.to/3mT3gOi "Atlas of Mysterious Places of Antiquity": https://amzn.to/2JvmQ33 "The Library of Mysteries": https://amzn.to/3bHBU7E "Great Mysteries of History": https://amzn.to/2U5hcHe "Leonardo. Rebel Genius": https://amzn.to/3lmDthJ And here is the complete list of my available books: https://amzn.to/44feDp4 Don't miss the next videos, subscribe to my channel: https://goo.gl/Xkzh8A LET'S KEEP IN TOUCH: Receive the Notice to Sailors, the my weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/massimopolidoro/av... and participate in the choices of my community Follow me: Patreon:   / massimopolidoro   Courses: https://massimopolidorostudio.com Instagram:   / massimopolidoro   FB Page:   / official.massimo.polidoro   X:   / massimopolidoro   Website: http://www.massimopolidoro.com Collaborators: Giulio Niccolò Carlone, Valentina Ferro (secretariat), Marco Forni (music), Jean Sevilla (art director), Elena Mascolo (editing), Roberta Baria (social media), Enrico Zabeo (podcast). Authors: Fara Di Maio, Manuel Leale, Sofia Lincos, Giuseppe Stilo, Gianluca Pignalberi. This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you purchase any of the books listed I will receive a small commission (which will cost you nothing): a small contribution to support the channel and the creation of these videos. Thanks for your support!