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Lily Pearl Balloffet

Historian whose research focuses on South-South connections between Latin America and the Middle East. Her work explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on human relationships in historical research.

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Mar 5, 2025 • 29min

S3 E7 Archiving Loss, Learning, and Time in the Field

Historian Lily Pearl Balloffet, who studies South-South connections between Latin America and the Middle East, shares her insights on how the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted vital human relationships in historical research. She reflects on emotional bonds formed through history, the profound loss of a mentor, and navigating grief during the pandemic. Lily also emphasizes the transformative power of friendships in academia, while intertwining themes of nature, memory, and the impact of personal connections in shaping one's scholarly journey.