This film follows the grandson of famed Russian-Jewish author Isaac Babel as he searches for answers to better understand the enigmatic man he never met. Babel's writings, considered masterpieces of Russian literature, challenged the reality of life under rising Soviet totalitarianism, leading to his execution as part of Stalin's purges in 1940. Andrei Malaev-Babel journeys through locations deeply tied to the life and writings of his grandfather,...

The story of Sharif El-Gamal, developer of the 'Ground Zero Mosque' in Lower Manhattan. With unfettered and exclusive access to Sharif's life and family over the course of two years, the film tracks Sharif's struggle to bring his project, a controversial Muslim community center two blocks from the site of Ground Zero, to fruition. Told in observational style, Building Babel is a portrait of American identity ten years on from September 11th - who...

Explore the symbolism of the tower and pyramid in ancient architecture, beginning with the famous Egyptian step pyramid at Saqqara. Learn about the Mesopotamian ziggurat, a tower-like structure composed of receding platforms, and its role in religious life and ritual. Discover parallels between the building of ziggurats and the story of the Tower of Babel in Genesis.

"Taking the tale of 'The Tower of Babel' as its starting point the dance performance explores language and its relationship with nationhood, identity and religion. Presented in the famous Cour d'Honneur du Palais des Papes choreaographers Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and Damien Jalet have joined forces with visual artist Antony Gormley to create Babel 7.16. The cast of 21 Dancers comprises artists from 15 Nations. Recorded live at the Festival d'Avignon 2016."...

Has the Ark of the Covenant been found? What have scientists discovered about the destruction of the Tower of Babel? Have the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah been found?

Cable technicians in Eastern Europe navigate a modern-day Tower of Babel. With unflappable humour and a dose of philosophy, the technicians hold the line in a dissonant world.

Historians and archaeologists open a thrilling world of discovery as they bring their methods and insights to the iconic stories of the Bible. In this series, discover ancient evidence related to the flood and the Tower of Babel, the actual path of the Exodus from Egypt, excavations related to the life of Jesus, and other findings that throw revealing light on the scriptures.

In this program, John McWhorter, author of The Power of Babel: A Natural History of Language; Lyle Campbell, of the University of Utah; Brian Joseph, of The Ohio State University; and population geneticist Luigi Luca Cavalli-Sforza examine factors that contributed to the diversification and spread of languages, including early migration, the introduction of agriculture, and genes. Language transfer from mother to child and from one population to the...

Cable technicians in Eastern Europe navigate a modern-day Tower of Babel. With unflappable humour and a dose of philosophy, the technicians hold the line in a dissonant world.

The Animated Bible Series, Episode 2: The Flood: After Adam and Eve are cast out of the Garden of Eden, the story of the fall of man continues with Cain's jealousy of his brother Abel, people turning away from God, the earth being covered by a flood, and the people of Babel erecting a tower to reach the heavens.