1. at age 60, there's still a solid 12 more years before death, often more, sometimes as much as 20. I would wait until age 72.

As a Newbie, I wouldn't worry about this too much. There are a lot more basic stuff to master.

When a Assasination attempt occurs, A parchment should pop-up advising you of the event and the result. If you miss it, then you can check in the manner the previous poster advised.

2. Helmets? On babies??

Whatever, babies are either male or female, nothing more nothing less. Male family members grow and can be used however you please. The only position attributed by birth, is the fact of *family membership*.

3. Marius was a Roman general who initiated certain reforms to the Roman Army, resulting in the Stereotypical Roman warfare that I'm sure your familiar with.

This is a timed event, but the benefits of which are only available to the Romans, and certain buildings must be present. READ THE MANUAL!

4. See response of other posters.

Luck!

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