Part of the CNN Millennium 10-hour documentary, which explores global events of the past 1000 years, CNN Millennium, Part 2: Century of the Axe - The Twelfth Century outlines pivotal points between 1100 and 1200. The program describes a period of great innovation in architecture and education. In this century, the nautical compass found its way to the West. In Europe, amazing cathedrals were being constructed. Also in the 12th century, the idea of a university system came into being. Actor Ben Kingsley narrates. ~ Betsy Boyd, Rovi