Carolingian Minuscule is a script developed during the reign of the Carolingian Empire in the 8th and 9th centuries. It was created to improve the readability of Latin texts and is characterized by its clear, lowercase letters. This script helped standardize writing across the empire, making it easier for scholars and scribes to communicate. The design of Carolingian Minuscule included features like distinct letter shapes and consistent spacing, which set it apart from earlier scripts. Its influence extended beyond the Middle Ages, as it laid the foundation for modern typography and the development of other scripts, including Gothic and Roman typefaces.