Carolingian minuscule is a script developed in the 8th and 9th centuries during the reign of the Carolingian Empire. It was created to improve the legibility of written texts, featuring clear, lowercase letters and consistent spacing between words. This script became the standard for manuscripts in medieval Europe. The development of Carolingian minuscule is attributed to the efforts of scholars like Alcuin of York, who worked under Charlemagne. Its influence extended beyond its time, as it laid the foundation for modern typography and the lowercase letters we use today.