Hello!

This may sound like an odd dilemma to some here... I really would like to apply for a PhD. I'm currently doing a second MA after having completed a first one in the previous year and have been contemplating PhD applications for a while. One thing I am really struggling with though is coming up with the PhD topic or area of focus. I study history and have always had the "problem" of being interested in many different topics and areas. Basically my worry is that I will embark on a 3-year project being too unfocused and not able to find a proper specialization or realizing I don't have the right topic after I have already started. I may be overthinking this but it seems to be a factor that stops me from trying to apply and it would be great to get over that hurdle.

So I was wondering if anyone had any advice on how to find the "right" PhD topic with conflicting interests?

Thanks!