Part of the CNN Millennium 10-hour documentary, which explores global events of the past 1000 years, CNN Millennium, Part 1: Century of the Sword - The Eleventh Century outlines pivotal points between 1000 and 1100. The program discusses explorer Leif Ericksson's important journey to North America and tracks the Christian crusaders who violently stormed the Holy Land. Viewers learn details about the historic Battle of Hastings, in which Harold, Earl of Essex was murdered and the Normans prevailed, as well as the dramatic fall of Byzantium, El Cid's brutal conquering of Valencia, and more. Actor Ben Kingsley narrates. ~ Betsy Boyd, Rovi