The History Department was established with the founding of the College of Arts in 1399 AH. In the following years, the History Departments in women colleges in Riyadh (Educational and Preparing Teachers Departments) were merged to become the History Department in the College of Arts. In 1436 AH, the department introduced a new curriculum for the bachelor’s program in History. In 1442 AH, two additional programs were introduced, making the total number of bachelor’s degree programs in the department three, namely: 1. History Program. 2. archaeology and Museums Program. 3. Tourism Guidance Program.